Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection
18 Grade 9 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA Christian who has been wronged by a colleague chooses to forgive rather than seek revenge. Which of Jesus' words from the cross best supports this action?
A. 'It is finished'
B. 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'
C. 'I thirst'
D. 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do'
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3 marksOn Good Friday, a congregation listened to the reading of how Jesus was crucified at Golgotha (Luke 23:33-46). State three events that took place at the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Events at the crucifixion (any 3): - Jesus was crucified between two criminals, one on his right and one on his left (Luke 23:33). - Jesus prayed for those who crucified him, saying, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing' (Luke 23:34). - The soldiers cast lots/divided his clothes among themselves (Luke 23:34). - One of the criminals repented and Jesus promised him paradise (Luke 23:42-43). - Darkness covered the land from the sixth to the ninth hour (Luke 23:44). - The curtain/veil of the temple was torn in two (Luke 23:45). - Jesus committed his spirit to the Father and died (Luke 23:46).
Question 3
1 markWhen Jesus was arrested, one of His disciples denied Him three times before the cock crowed, just as Jesus had predicted. Who was this disciple?
A. Thomas
B. Judas Iscariot
C. John
D. Peter
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1 markOn Good Friday a congregation recalled Jesus' final words on the cross. According to Luke 23:46, what did Jesus say just before He died?
A. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
B. It is finished
C. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
D. Woman, here is your son
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6 marksOn Good Friday, a Christian reflected on the suffering Jesus went through before His crucifixion. State the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested in Gethsemane to the time He was crucified. (6 marks)
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Events from arrest to crucifixion (any six, 6 marks): - Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot with a kiss and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-50 / Mark 14:43-46). - He was taken to the high priest Caiaphas, where He was tried before the Sanhedrin and accused of blasphemy (Matthew 26:57-66). - Peter denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed (Matthew 26:69-75). - Jesus was mocked, spat on, blindfolded and beaten by the guards (Mark 14:65 / Luke 22:63-65). - He was taken to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, for trial (Matthew 27:1-2,11-14). - Pilate sent Him to Herod, who also questioned and mocked Him (Luke 23:6-12). - The crowd asked for Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus (Matthew 27:15-26). - Pilate washed his hands and handed Jesus over to be crucified. - Jesus was flogged, dressed in a purple/scarlet robe, crowned with thorns and mocked as 'King of the Jews' (Matthew 27:27-31). - Simon of Cyrene was forced to help carry the cross to Golgotha (Mark 15:21). - Jesus was crucified between two criminals at Golgotha (Luke 23:32-33).
Question 6
6 marksExplain THREE reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is important to the Christian faith.
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2 marks each (max 6): it proves Jesus is the Son of God and His victory over sin and death; it gives Christians hope of their own resurrection and eternal life; it fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and Jesus' own predictions; it confirms that His sacrifice was accepted by God; it forms the foundation of Christian faith and preaching. Any three explained.
Question 7
1 markAccording to the Gospel accounts, who were the first people to discover that the tomb of Jesus was empty on the resurrection morning?
A. Peter and John only
B. The Roman soldiers guarding the tomb
C. The chief priests and elders
D. The women who came to anoint the body
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1 markWho was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion?
A. Caiaphas
B. Herod Antipas
C. Pontius Pilate
D. Annas
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5 marksGive FIVE ways in which Christians in Kenya remember the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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1 markOn Easter Sunday, a preacher emphasised the foundation of Christian hope. According to 1 Corinthians chapter 15, why is the resurrection of Jesus central to the Christian faith?
A. If Christ has not been raised, faith and preaching are in vain
B. It proves Jesus was a great teacher
C. It shows that death cannot be avoided
D. It was only a symbolic story
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1 markWho assisted Jesus to carry the cross on the way to Golgotha when He could no longer bear it?
A. Joseph of Arimathea
B. Nicodemus
C. Simon of Cyrene
D. Barabbas
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1 markDuring the Last Supper, Jesus instituted a practice that Christians continue today. What is it?
A. The anointing of the sick with oil
B. The Holy Communion (Eucharist)
C. The washing of the disciples' feet as a sacrament
D. The baptism of new believers
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5 marksOutline FIVE events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested to His crucifixion.
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1 mark each (max 5): Jesus was arrested in Gethsemane; He was tried before the Sanhedrin/Caiaphas; Peter denied Him three times; He was taken to Pilate; He was sent to Herod and back; He was condemned and Barabbas released; He was mocked and flogged; He carried the cross (helped by Simon of Cyrene); He was crucified at Golgotha. Any five acceptable.
Question 14
5 marksDuring His agony in Gethsemane Jesus prayed, 'Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not my will but yours be done.' (a) Explain what this prayer teaches about Jesus. (b) State THREE ways Christians can imitate this attitude in difficult situations.
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1 markIn which garden did Jesus pray in agony and get arrested on the night before His crucifixion?
A. The garden tomb of Joseph of Arimathea
B. The Garden of Eden
C. The Garden of Bethany
D. The Garden of Gethsemane
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1 markA church choir sang about the night before Jesus' crucifixion. In which garden did Jesus pray in agony and get arrested?
A. The Garden of the King
B. The Garden of Eden
C. The Garden of Joseph
D. The Garden of Gethsemane
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4 marksState FOUR lessons Christians learn from the way Jesus suffered and died on the cross.
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1 markA learner read that the women who came to Jesus' tomb on the first day of the week found it empty. According to Luke 24:1-6, what message did the angels give them?
A. He is not here; he has risen
B. Jesus has gone to Galilee to fish
C. The body has been stolen
D. Wait here for the disciples
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