Faith and God's Promises
13 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Faith and God's Promises, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA Grade 8 learner keeps praying and studying although her family faces hardship, believing God will provide. Her attitude is most closely modelled on
A. Lot's choice of land
B. Pharaoh's stubbornness
C. Abraham's faith in God's promise
D. Sarah's doubt
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1 markSarah laughed when she overheard that she would bear a son in her old age. God's response, 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?', teaches Christians that
A. Old people cannot have children
B. God does not keep promises
C. Nothing is impossible with God
D. Laughing is a sin
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1 markIn the New Testament, faith is described in Hebrews as being sure of what we hope for and certain of
A. What others tell us
B. What the government provides
C. What we do not see
D. What we already own
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1 markGod promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky. This promise required Abraham to demonstrate what quality even before he had a child?
A. Faith and trust in God's word
B. Wealth to support many people
C. Knowledge of writing
D. Skill in farming and herding
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1 markWhen Abraham left Haran for a land he did not know, his action best illustrates that faith involves
A. Obeying God even when the outcome is uncertain
B. Refusing to move from one's home
C. Waiting until all details are clear
D. Consulting neighbours before deciding
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1 markIn a CRE lesson, learners discussed Hebrews 11 and its definition of faith. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is best described as:
A. A. The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen
B. B. Obeying every law of Moses without question
C. C. Giving a tenth of all one's wealth to the temple
D. D. Memorising the genealogy of Jesus
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5 marksIdentify five lessons Christians today learn from God's promises to Abraham.
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Any five (1 mark each): Christians should trust/obey God even when they do not understand; God is faithful and keeps His promises; faith requires patience/perseverance; nothing is impossible with God; obedience to God brings blessings; God rewards those who put their faith in Him; believers should be a blessing to others.
Question 8
1 markWhich of the following best shows how a Christian youth can put faith in God's promises into practice today?
A. Ignoring school work and waiting for miracles
B. Making promises to God only when in trouble
C. Persevering in doing good while trusting God during difficulties
D. Following faith only when things are easy
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1 markA learner discouraged by a long delay before an answered prayer read about how Abraham and Sarah waited many years for the promised son. What virtue does their story chiefly teach (Genesis 21:1-2; Hebrews 11:11)?
A. That God always answers prayer instantly
B. Patience and trust in God's promises even when fulfilment is delayed
C. That faith is unnecessary if one works hard
D. That God's promises only apply to wealthy people
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4 marksRead the scenario: 'Musa loses his father and the family struggles to pay school fees. He remembers his mother saying God is faithful to His promises, so he works hard, prays and stays hopeful.' (a) State two of God's promises to Abraham. (2 marks) (b) Give two ways Musa's response shows faith in God's promises. (2 marks)
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(a) Any two: God promised Abraham numerous descendants (as many as the stars/sand); a land (Canaan) for his descendants; that he would be a blessing to all nations; to make his name great. (b) Any two: He keeps praying/trusting God; he perseveres and works hard instead of giving up; he remains hopeful/does not despair; he relies on God's faithfulness during hardship.
Question 11
1 markThe son of promise born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age was named
A. Jacob
B. Esau
C. Isaac
D. Ishmael
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1 markWhen discussing faith in class, the teacher pointed out that Abraham believed God would give him a son even in old age. According to Genesis 15:6, how did God respond to Abraham's faith?
A. He gave Abraham great wealth
B. He made him king over Canaan
C. He credited it to him as righteousness
D. He sent him angels to guard him
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4 marksExplain four ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God's promises.
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Any four (1 mark each): He left his home in Haran/Ur to go to a land he did not know as God commanded; he believed he would have descendants despite old age; he was willing to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God; he built altars and worshipped God along the way; he trusted God's promise of land even while living as a stranger; he obeyed God's instruction on circumcision as a sign of the covenant.
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