The Lost Sheep

12 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Lost Sheep, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd have in total?

   A. One hundred

   B. Ten

   C. Twelve

   D. Fifty

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A church notices that a young member has stopped attending and fallen into bad company. Following the parable of the lost sheep, the best response is to

   A. announce the member's sins publicly

   B. forget about the member

   C. ban the member permanently

   D. reach out lovingly to bring the member back

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   According to Jesus, there is joy in heaven over

   A. one sinner who repents

   B. one priest who fasts

   C. one rich man who gives money

   D. one nation that wins a war

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   When the shepherd found the lost sheep, he

   A. laid it on his shoulders rejoicing

   B. sold it at the market

   C. punished it severely

   D. left it in the wilderness

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Describe how the parable of the lost sheep can guide the way Christians treat those who have made mistakes in the community.

   (6 marks)

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   Any three points explained (2 marks each): Christians should not condemn/reject those who have erred but seek to restore them; they should show love and forgiveness like the shepherd; they should rejoice when a person repents rather than judge; they should value every person regardless of their mistakes; they should be patient and go out of their way to help others return to the right path.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In the parable, whom does the lost sheep represent?

   A. A Roman soldier

   B. A sinner who has gone astray

   C. A wealthy ruler

   D. A faithful priest

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   According to the parable, what did the shepherd do about the ninety-nine sheep when one was lost?

   A. He locked them in a cave forever

   B. He sold them all

   C. He left them and went to look for the lost one

   D. He gave them to another shepherd

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep mainly in response to complaints that He

   A. broke the temple laws

   B. healed on ordinary days

   C. welcomed and ate with sinners and tax collectors

   D. refused to pay taxes

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   When a member who had stopped attending church returned, the pastor referred to the parable of the lost sheep. According to Luke 15, what does the shepherd do when he finds the one lost sheep?

   A. He punishes it for wandering

   B. He sells it at the market

   C. He joyfully puts it on his shoulders and calls his friends to rejoice

   D. He leaves it in the wilderness

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10. Question 10

    5 marks

    (a) State what the following represent in the parable of the lost sheep:

    (i) the shepherd (ii) the lost sheep.

    (b) Give three ways Christians can help people who have gone astray to return to God.

    (5 marks)

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    (a)(i) The shepherd represents Jesus/God who seeks the lost (1 mark). (ii) The lost sheep represents a sinner who has strayed from God (1 mark). (b) Any three (1 mark each, max 3): praying for them; visiting and encouraging them; showing them love and acceptance; sharing the word of God with them; counselling/guiding them; involving them in church activities.

11. Question 11

    6 marks

    Explain three teachings of Jesus about God found in the parable of the lost sheep.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any three explained (2 marks each): God cares for/loves every individual, including sinners; God actively seeks those who are lost/have gone astray; God rejoices when a sinner repents; God is patient and forgiving; every person is valuable to God; God does not want anyone to be lost.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A Grade 8 learner read the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15. According to the parable, what does the shepherd do when he finds the one sheep that was lost out of a hundred?

    A. A. He punishes the sheep for wandering

    B. B. He leaves it in the wilderness

    C. C. He joyfully lays it on his shoulders and calls friends to rejoice

    D. D. He sells it at the market

    (1 mark)

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