Persistence in Prayer

17 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Persistence in Prayer, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In the parable, the widow kept going to the judge to ask for:

   A. Justice against her enemy

   B. Money

   C. Food

   D. A house

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   From the parable of the widow and the unjust judge, give two lessons Christians learn about prayer.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   In Jesus' teaching, a man went to his friend at midnight to ask for:

   A. Money

   B. A donkey

   C. Three loaves of bread

   D. Water

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   A pupil prayed once for good results and gave up when studying became hard. Explain two things this pupil should learn from the parable of the persistent widow.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two well-explained (2 marks each): the pupil should not give up but keep praying and trusting God; the pupil should combine persistent prayer with effort (working hard); God answers those who are patient and do not lose heart.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Amina prayed for her sick mother every day for a week without giving up. Amina is showing:

   A. Persistence in prayer

   B. Laziness

   C. Selfishness

   D. Pride

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will…'

   A. Find

   B. Rest

   C. Sing

   D. Sleep

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Explain three reasons why Christians should be persistent in prayer.

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   Any three well-explained (2 marks each): it strengthens their faith in God; it deepens their relationship/friendship with God; God answers prayers in His own time, so they must keep asking; it helps them overcome challenges and temptations; Jesus taught us to always pray and not lose heart.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   What did Jesus want to teach through the example of the persistent widow?

   A. To pray only once

   B. To always pray and not give up

   C. To pray only in church

   D. To stop praying when tired

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   State three occasions when a Christian can pray.

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Explain two reasons why some prayers seem not to be answered at once, and state how a Christian should respond.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any two reasons (1 mark each): God answers in His own right time, not ours; God may be testing/strengthening our faith; God may have something better in store; what we ask may not be good for us. Response (up to 2 marks): the Christian should keep praying, remain patient, and continue trusting God's will.

11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Give four things Christians can pray to God for.

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Jesus taught about persistence in prayer using the parable of the widow and the:

    A. Rich farmer

    B. Lost coin

    C. Unjust judge

    D. Good shepherd

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    The friend at midnight finally gave the bread mainly because of the man's:

    A. Large family

    B. Good job

    C. Persistence (bold asking)

    D. Wealth

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    According to Jesus' teaching, how often should Christians pray?

    A. Only at night

    B. Always

    C. Only on Sunday

    D. Once a week

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    What does it mean to be persistent in prayer?

    A. To pray only when sad

    B. To keep praying without giving up

    C. To pray for others only

    D. To pray very loudly

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16. Question 16

    4 marks

    (a) What is prayer?

    (b) State two things Christians can thank God for.

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    (a) 2 marks: prayer is talking to God / communicating with God (praising Him, thanking Him, confessing, and asking for our needs). (b) Any two (1 mark each): the gift of life/health; food and shelter; family and friends; protection; peace; education.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a good way to pray to God?

    A. Shouting angrily at others

    B. Kneeling with a humble heart

    C. Sleeping deeply

    D. Fighting with others

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