The Call of the First Disciples
13 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Call of the First Disciples, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhen Jesus called the first disciples, they responded by:
A. Asking for time to become rich first
B. Sending other people in their place
C. Refusing to go with Him
D. Immediately leaving their work and following Him
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1 markWhen Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew, He said, 'Follow me, and I will make you:
A. Rulers of Israel
B. Rich merchants
C. Fishers of men
D. Teachers of the law
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3 marksState THREE qualities that the first disciples showed when Jesus called them.
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4 marksExplain FOUR ways in which a Christian pupil today can respond to the call of Jesus, just as the first disciples did.
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1 mark each (max 4): obeying God's teachings; helping and serving others; sharing the good news with friends; praying and worshipping regularly; living an honest life; being committed to church activities; being ready to make sacrifices for God.
Question 5
1 markJesus called His first disciples while they were working as:
A. Carpenters
B. Shepherds
C. Fishermen
D. Farmers
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1 markWhich of the following disciples was a tax collector before Jesus called him?
A. Andrew
B. Peter
C. Matthew
D. John
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3 marksState THREE ways in which the church today continues the work that Jesus gave to His first disciples.
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1 mark each (max 3): preaching/spreading the good news; teaching people about God; helping the poor and needy; baptising new believers; praying and worshipping together; caring for the sick; guiding people to live good lives.
Question 8
1 markJesus told Peter to let down his nets after a night of catching nothing. When Peter obeyed, he caught:
A. A basket of bread
B. Only two small fish
C. A very large number of fish
D. Nothing again
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1 markTwo brothers, James and John, left their father Zebedee and their nets to follow Jesus. Their occupation was:
A. Trading
B. Tax collecting
C. Carpentry
D. Fishing
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4 marksPeter was busy fishing and had caught nothing all night when Jesus called him.
(a) Name TWO other disciples called from fishing.
(b) State TWO lessons Christians learn from their response.
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(a) 1 mark each (max 2): Andrew, James, John. (b) 1 mark each (max 2): we should respond promptly to God's call; we should be willing to leave what hinders us; trust God even when things seem difficult; obedience brings blessings.
Question 11
1 markA word that means a follower and learner of Jesus is:
A. Prophet
B. Judge
C. Priest
D. Disciple
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1 markThe total number of disciples Jesus chose to be His close followers was:
A. Ten
B. Seven
C. Three
D. Twelve
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1 markThe willingness of the first disciples to leave everything and follow Jesus teaches Christians the importance of:
A. Following Jesus only when convenient
B. Obedience and commitment to God's call
C. Keeping all their wealth
D. Ignoring Jesus' teachings
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