Calming the Storm
14 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Calming the Storm, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhat words did Jesus speak to calm the storm?
A. 'Your sins are forgiven'
B. 'Peace! Be still!'
C. 'Rise and walk'
D. 'Come and follow me'
(1 mark)
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1 markA Christian facing fear during a difficult time recalled the account in Mark 4 where Jesus calmed a storm. When the terrified disciples woke Jesus, what did He do?
A. A. He told the disciples to row harder
B. B. He jumped out of the boat and walked away
C. C. He rebuked the wind and said to the sea, 'Peace! Be still!'
D. D. He prayed silently and ignored the storm
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1 markWhen the disciples woke Jesus during the storm, they cried out,
A. 'Who is the greatest among us?'
B. 'Let us build three shelters'
C. 'Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?'
D. 'Give us this day our daily bread'
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6 marksExplain three lessons Christians learn from the miracle of Jesus calming the storm.
(6 marks)
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Any three explained (2 marks each): Jesus has power over nature/creation; Christians should have faith in Jesus in times of trouble; Jesus cares for His followers and their problems; believers should turn to Jesus in prayer during difficulties; fear can be overcome through trust in God; Jesus is the Son of God with divine authority.
Question 5
4 marksWhile crossing Lake Victoria in a small boat, a group of Christian pupils were caught in a heavy storm and became very afraid. One of them remembered how Jesus calmed a storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41).
(a) Describe what Jesus did to calm the storm. (2 marks)
(b) State two lessons Christians learn about Jesus from this miracle. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Jesus, who had been asleep on a cushion in the stern, was woken by the frightened disciples. He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm (Mark 4:38-39). (b) Two lessons (any two): - Jesus has power and authority over nature/creation, showing He is divine (Mark 4:41). - Christians should have faith and not be afraid in difficulties because Jesus is in control. - Jesus cares about His followers and helps them in times of trouble. - In times of trouble Christians should turn to Jesus in prayer.
Question 6
1 markAfter Jesus calmed the storm, He rebuked the disciples for their lack of
A. boats
B. faith
C. money
D. food
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1 markThe main lesson the calming of the storm teaches about the identity of Jesus is that He
A. is only a great teacher
B. is an ordinary fisherman
C. has power over nature
D. is a political leader
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1 markWhen the storm arose and the boat was filling with water, what was Jesus doing?
A. Praying on the shore
B. Preaching to a crowd
C. Sleeping on a cushion in the stern
D. Walking on the water
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1 markA family loses their income and is very worried about the future. The miracle of calming the storm teaches them to
A. give up and stop praying
B. trust in Jesus who has power over their troubles
C. hide their problems from everyone
D. blame one another for the loss
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1 markA Grade 8 learner facing exam anxiety was encouraged by the account of Jesus calming a storm on the lake. According to Mark 4, what did Jesus say to His frightened disciples after rebuking the wind and waves?
A. 'Go and sin no more'
B. 'Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?'
C. 'Your sins are forgiven'
D. 'Follow me'
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1 markOn which body of water did Jesus calm the storm while crossing with His disciples?
A. Sea of Galilee
B. River Jordan
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Dead Sea
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1 markThe disciples' reaction after the storm was calmed was that they
A. demanded another miracle
B. abandoned Jesus on the shore
C. were filled with awe and asked who Jesus really was
D. laughed and returned to fishing
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6 marksNarrate the account of Jesus calming the storm as recorded in the Gospels.
(6 marks)
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Any six points (1 mark each, max 6): Jesus and His disciples got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee; Jesus fell asleep on a cushion in the stern; a great/furious storm arose; waves swept over the boat and it began to fill with water; the frightened disciples woke Jesus saying 'Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?'; Jesus got up and rebuked the wind; He said 'Peace, be still'; the wind died down and there was a great calm; He asked why they were afraid/had no faith; the disciples were amazed and asked who He was.
Question 14
5 marks(a) Identify two ways Christians today can show faith during difficult times.
(b) Describe three ways the church can help members who are going through 'storms' in life.
(5 marks)
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(a) Any two (1 mark each): praying and trusting God; reading the Bible for comfort; remaining hopeful; continuing to worship; seeking guidance. (b) Any three (1 mark each, max 3): praying with/for them; offering counselling/spiritual guidance; giving material/financial help; visiting and comforting them; encouraging fellowship and support.
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