313/1 · CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION · Paper 1 · Nov. 2023 · 2½ hours
Instructions: This paper consists of six questions. Answer any five questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1. (a) Identify six literary forms used in the writing of the Bible. (6 marks)
(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7 marks)
(c) The Bible is a holy book for Christians. It guides them in all aspects of their lives. In view of this, state seven different occasions when Christians in Kenya use the Bible. (7 marks)
2. (a) Outline what the Israelites learnt about the nature of God during the exodus. (6 marks)
(b) Give seven reasons why Christians are commanded not to steal. (7 marks)
(c) Give seven lessons that church leaders can learn from the leadership of Moses. (7 marks)
3. (a) Give six reasons why the Israelites demanded a king. (6 marks)
(b) Outline the failures of Saul as the king of Israel. (7 marks)
(c) There are cases of church leaders being rejected by their congregation. From your point of view, give seven reasons why a church leader in Kenya may be rejected by the congregation. (7 marks)
4. (a) State seven similarities between the traditional African prophets and the true prophets of God in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
(b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on hypocritical religion in Israel. (7 marks)
(c) Identify six virtues a Christian acquires from the teaching of Prophet Amos on the remnant and restoration. (6 marks)
5. (a) Describe the renewal of the covenant after the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah. (8 marks)
(b) Outline the reforms of Nehemiah on observance of the Sabbath. (5 marks)
(c) Identify seven lessons Christians learn from the ministry of Nehemiah. (7 marks)
6. (a) Outline the traditional African concept of the community. (7 marks)
(b) State the role of medicine men in traditional African communities. (7 marks)
(c) Identify six ways in which the Church in Kenya is assisting orphans in society. (6 marks)