Preparation for the Coming of Jesus

16 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Preparation for the Coming of Jesus, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which prophet said, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight' pointing to the coming of the Messiah?

   A. Jonah

   B. Isaiah

   C. Amos

   D. Hosea

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Mary showed obedience when the angel visited her. State TWO ways in which Grade 5 learners can show obedience like Mary.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 2 marks each: obeying parents/guardians - doing chores when asked; obeying teachers - following school rules; obeying God - reading the Bible and praying; respecting elders - greeting and listening to them. (Accept any two well-explained; Max 4 marks)

3. Question 3

   3 marks

   The prophets foretold the coming of Jesus. State THREE things the prophets said about the Messiah who was to come.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   John the Baptist wore clothing made of camel's hair and ate locusts and wild honey. This shows that he lived a life of:

   A. Simplicity

   B. Comfort

   C. Luxury

   D. Wealth

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   John the Baptist lived a simple and disciplined life. Explain THREE lessons Christians today can learn from his life.

   (6 marks)

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   Award 2 marks each (point + explanation): simplicity/contentment - be satisfied with what we have rather than loving luxury; courage - stand for the truth even when it is difficult; humility - point people to God rather than to ourselves; obedience - follow God's calling; repentance - turn away from sin. (Max 6 marks)

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   According to the prophecy of Micah, Jesus was to be born in the town of:

   A. Jerusalem

   B. Jericho

   C. Bethlehem

   D. Nazareth

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The message that John the Baptist preached in the wilderness was mainly about:

   A. Repentance and turning to God

   B. Farming methods

   C. Buying and selling

   D. Building roads

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   State FOUR ways in which John the Baptist prepared the people for the coming of Jesus.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each: he preached repentance; he baptised people in the river Jordan; he told people to turn away from sin; he told them the Messiah/Saviour was coming; he called them to bear good fruits/do good deeds; he pointed people to Jesus as the Lamb of God. (Max 4 marks)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus by:

   A. Calling people to repent and be baptised

   B. Writing the gospels

   C. Building a temple

   D. Fighting the Romans

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife. Joseph obeyed. This teaches Christians to:

    A. Refuse to marry

    B. Ignore God's instructions

    C. Doubt every dream

    D. Trust and obey God

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    (a) Name the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus.

    (b) State two things the angel told Mary about the child.

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    (a) Angel Gabriel (2 marks). (b) Award 1 mark each: the child would be a boy; He would be named Jesus; He would be called the Son of God/the Most High; He would be great; His kingdom would have no end. (Max 2 marks for part b)

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Mary responded to the angel's message by saying she was the Lord's servant. This shows that Mary was:

    A. Obedient and humble

    B. Proud

    C. Fearful of God's plan

    D. Angry

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    The angel who announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus was:

    A. Uriel

    B. Gabriel

    C. Raphael

    D. Michael

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth's womb leaped for joy. This baby later became:

    A. Jesus

    B. John the Baptist

    C. Peter

    D. Andrew

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The prophet who foretold that a virgin would give birth to a son named Immanuel was:

    A. Moses

    B. David

    C. Isaiah

    D. Elijah

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    The mother of John the Baptist was:

    A. Elizabeth

    B. Mary

    C. Martha

    D. Ruth

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