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previously: Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

Seven problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him ( Neh3:5
He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Neh 2:17 – 19, 4: 2- 3
He received threats of violence from the enemies Neh 4: 7 – 8
A trap was laid to drill his mission of rebuilding the wall. Neh 4: 12

There was a plot to kill him. Neh 6: 2 -3
Insecurity from the enemies Neh 4: 11 – 12
False prophets tried to discourage him. Neh 6: 14
Opposition from the Jewish nobles Neh 4: 19
False accusation from his enemies Neh 6: 5-9

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Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

27/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: Why did Nehemiah find it difficult to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?

Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

Prayerfulness in the face of opposition.
Envisioning the work as that of enhancing Israelite’s dignity.
Mobilizing the people with a clarions call i.e. come , let us build the walls’ Neh 2:17
Division of labour on clans/family lines.

Re-organizing workers/ working in shifts.
Focusing on the projects /ignoring destructive tactics from opponents.
Being physically present at the site.
Minimizing moderating expenditure on food for the officials.

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Why did Nehemiah find it difficult to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?

27/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: THE MEASURES TAKEN BY NEHEMIAH TO RESTORE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE WALL OF JERUSALEM.

Why did Nehemiah find it difficult to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?

The rebels of Tekoa village refused to co-operate.
He was threatens with death by Sanaballat and Tobia
His enemies ridiculed the work in progress demoralizing the workers.
There were constant threatens to the workers by the enemies.

There were false accusations from the enemies.
A trap was laid to derail his mission.
False prophets tried to discourage him.
People were instilled with fear of attack from all directions.

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The measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish Community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem.

27/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: REASONS WHY THE CHURCH LEADER MAY BE REJECTED

The measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish Community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah organized for the Mosaic law to be read/interpreted to the people.
He led the Jews in the renewal/celebration of the Feast of Booths /Shelters.
The people fasted/held a national day of confession of their sins.
The covenant was sealed through signing of the agreement by Nehemiah/leaders.
He led the people in taking of an oath of obedience to the Mosaic law/contribution towards the maintenance of the temple.
Nehemiah re-distributed the inhabitants of Jerusalem/the countryside.

He dedicated the walls /the gates of Jerusalem in a ceremonial procession.
Through the reading of the law, the Jews isolated themselves from the foreigners.
Nehemiah cleansed the temple/brought back the Levites/singers to their positions.
He stopped traders from carrying out commercial activities at the temple gates on the Sabbath day.
Nehemiah made the Jews take an oath not to marry children to foreigners.

Question:

Outline the measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem. (7 marks)

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Reasons why the church leader may be rejected

26/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: EXPLAIN THE QUALITIES OF THE CENTURION DURING THE HEALING OF HIS SERVANT? [LUKE 7: 3-10]

REASONS WHY THE CHURCH LEADER MAY BE REJECTED

When he is corrupt
Not taking his duties serious
Being arrogant to those he leads
Practicing favorism/discrimination

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Practicing immorality.
Embezzlement of funds
Tribal inclination being attached to devil worship

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Explain the qualities of the centurion during the healing of his servant? [Luke 7: 3-10]

26/4/2019

previously: CHALLENGES JOHN THE BAPTIST FACED DURING HIS MINISTRY

EXPLAIN THE QUALITIES OF THE CENTURION DURING THE HEALING OF HIS SERVANT? [LUKE 7: 3-10]

Luke 7:3

'3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant.'
This statement showed that the centurion had the following qualities;

Faithfulness in Jesus;
Respect for Jesus and;
Confidence in Jesus.

Luke 7:4-5

'4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, 5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” '
This statement depicts that the centurion had the following qualities;

Responsibility of building a nation and a synagogue;
Care for his servant.

Luke 7:6-8

6 So Jesus went with them.
He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
This statement depicts that the centurion had the following qualities;

Humility;
Respect;
Confidence and;
Courage.

Luke 7:9-10

9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” 10 Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
Jesus statement teach us that the centurion was;

Faithful

In Summary, the qualities are;

Humility
Love/ care/ compassion/ mercilessness
Faithfulness
Courage/ bravery
Respect
Kindness/ generosity
Confidence
Responsibility

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CHALLENGES JOHN THE BAPTIST FACED DURING HIS MINISTRY

26/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: THE ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (ISAIAH 40:3-5; MALACHI 3:1; 4:5-6; LUKE 7:20-35.)

CHALLENGES JOHN THE BAPTIST FACED DURING HIS MINISTRY

Preached in the wilderness.
He was imprisoned for challenging Herod’s behavior.
Lived on locusts and honey in the wilderness.
He led a solitary life.
He was beheaded.
He was misunderstood to be the Messiah. Luke 3:15

Rebuking Herod the tetrarch because of marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife and other evils he had committed.
Had a challenge in identifying Jesus as the Messiah. Luke 7:19 – 20
Pharisees and tax collectors rejected the baptism of John / they hadn’t been baptized by John the Baptist. Luke 7:30
He was was falsely accused of /considered being demon possessed. Luke 7:33.

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HOW JESUS SUFFERED HUMILIATION AS A SUFFERING SERVANT

26/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: DESCRIBE THE CONCEPT OF THE MESSIAH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

HOW JESUS SUFFERED HUMILIATION AS A SUFFERING SERVANT

He bore human sins.
He delivered humanity by dying on the cross.
He submissively bore suffering and disgrace.
He was despised and rejected.
He was mocked and spat on.

He was pierced and wounded in the sides.
He was crucified with thieves.
He was buried in a rich man’s tomb.
Through him God’s everlasting kingdom was established.
He was innocent of sin and yet treated as a criminal.
Through Jesus’ wounds, many have been forgiven their sins as Isaiah put it ‘.........with his stripes we are healed.’Isaiah 53:

NEXT: THE ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (ISAIAH 40:3-5; MALACHI 3:1; 4:5-6; LUKE 7:20-35.)

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Describe the concept of the messiah in the new TESTAMENT

26/4/2019

previously: OUTLINE WHAT ANGEL GABRIEL REVEALED ABOUT JESUS WHEN HE ANNOUNCED HIS BIRTH TO MARY.

THE CONCEPT OF THE MESSIAH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (LUKE 1:26 – 38, 2:1 – 23, 23:1 – 35, 24:50 – 51)

‘Messiah’ is a Hebrew word meaning the ‘anointed one’. In Greek it is Khristos.

Jewish expectations of the Messiah were as follows:

He would be a ruler from David’s line who would conquer and overthrow the Roman rule.
He would be stationed in Jerusalem and other nations of the world would pay homage to him/appear in Jerusalem full of glory.
He would be a perfect ruler through whom they would receive God’s blessings, joy and peace. No more suffering and death.
He would bring judgment to all the enemies of Israel.
He would be a ruler without sin and would not associate with the poor, sinners and non - Jews/gentiles.
The Messiah would strictly follow the Law of Moses/ uphold Mosaic Law.
He would conquer the enemies of Israel as a military ruler.
He would avenge Israelite enemies.
He would be born in a royal family.
He would lead Israel into economic/political prosperity.
He would come after the return of Elijah.
He would perform miracles and mighty deeds.

Expected Response in summary

Describe the concept of the Messiah in the New Testament.

He is from the lineage of David
His kingdom is expected to last forever
Spiritual ruler
He is the servant of God
Brought/ushered in the Kingdom of God
Regarded as savior
Known as Emmanuel
Born in Bethlehem
Born of a virgin
Performed miracles
Was the son of God
Was crucified for sinners

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WHAT WAS THE ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST? (ISAIAH 40:3-5; MALACHI 3:1; 4:5-6; LUKE 7:20-35.)

26/4/2019

NEXT: HOW JESUS SUFFERED HUMILIATION AS A SUFFERING SERVANT

THE ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (ISAIAH 40:3-5; MALACHI 3:1; 4:5-6; LUKE 7:20-35.)

John the Baptist was the link between Old Testament and New Testament.
He prepared people for the Messiah’s coming by asking them to repent and be baptized. He baptized people in the Jordan.
John held a prophetic ministry and it is believed he had the power and spirit of Elijah (Luke 1:16 – 17.)
He had similar characteristics of Elijah e.g. he lived an austere life of fasting and praying, ate honey and locusts and wore camel skins.
He preached to the people about Jesus, Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world John 1:29.

He introduced Jesus Christ to the people of Israel as the Messiah.
John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. God revealed that Jesus was his son through the descent of the Holy Spirit and proclamation by his voice.
John the Baptist condemned evils that were being carried out in Israel by Herod.
He condemned the Pharisees for hypocrisy and the pagan Roman authority.
John the Baptist broke the prophetic silence that had lasted over 400 years between Malachi and himself.
He ushered people to the Messianic age.
Jesus referred to John as the greatest of all the Israelite prophets (Luke 7:20 – 25).
He foretold that the coming Messiah was greater than him.

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Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about Jesus when he announced his birth to Mary.

25/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: LESSONS MODERN CHRISTIANS LEADERS LEARN FROM KING DAVID LEADERSHIP

what Angel Gabriel revealed about Jesus when he announced his birth to Mary.

The Birth of Jesus Foretold [Luke 1:26-38 New International Version (NIV)]

26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.”
38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

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WHAT ANGEL GABRIEL REVEALED ABOUT JESUS WHEN HE ANNOUNCED HIS BIRTH TO MARY (SUMMARY)

He will be called Jesus
He will be great
He will be called the son of the Most High
The lord will give Him the throne of his father, David
He will reign over Jacob's Descendants forever; His Kingdom will never end
He will be called the son of God

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Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

23/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: GIVE SIX LESSONS THAT CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN ABOUT GOD FROM THE RENEWAL OF THE SINAI COVENANT.

Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

To appreciate that authority comes from God
To foster unity in their country.
To protect their states from External aggression.
Acknowledge God in all achievements that they make.
Choose wise advisers counselors in administration.
Respect religious leaders and consult them whenever necessary.
Accept corrections when they make mistakes.
To trust in God.
To obey God’s commandments.
To be brave and courageous.

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Give six lessons that Christians can learn about God from the renewal of the Sinai covenant.

23/4/2019

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God is slow to anger
God is compassionate
God is loving
God is forgiving
God is jealous
God is just i.e. punishes evil doers
God is faithful/keeps His promises.
God is merciful
God is gracious

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Describe the incident when the angel visited the shepherds on the night jesus was born

21/4/2019

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REASONS WHY JESUS PERFORMED MIRACLES AND 8 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ON MIRACLES

DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT WHEN THE ANGEL VISITED THE SHEPHERDS ON THE NIGHT JESUS WAS BORN

Incident when the angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born [Luke 2:8-15 New International Version (NIV)]

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

Narrate the visit of the Angel to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born (kcse 2016 paper 2 q.1a)

The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the field at night
The angel appeared to them
The glory of the lord shone around them
They were filled with fear
The angel reassured them! told them not to fear
He told them of the Good News of the birth of Jesus
They were told where to find baby Jesus
The angel gave them a sign on how they would find Jesus
There appeared a host of angels singing/ praising God
The angel left them! went back to heaven
The shepherds went to Bethlehem/ found baby Jesus

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Describe the events that took place on the Night Jesus was born

Jesus was born in a manger
Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes
Angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds
A multitude of angels appeared singing the praise of God
Shepherds hurried to see the baby
Shepherds spread the news to many people
Shepherds sung/praised God after they had seen the baby
Shepherds returned to their homes/work

KCSE 2015 CRE PAPER 2, QUESTION 1(B):
Describe the incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (Luke 2: 8-15). (7 marks)

The incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born

The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the fields at night
An angel appeared to them
The glory of the Lord shone around them
They were filled with fear
The angel told them not to be afraid
He told them the good news about the birth of Jesus/saviour in the city of David
The angel told them how to find the baby/gave them a sign on how to identify the baby
There appeared a host of angels singing/praising God
The angels left them/went back to heaven
The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem/visit the baby.

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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: tHE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

19/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: WAYS THROUGH WHICH THE CHURCH IS SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD IN KENYA.

kcse c.r.e - christian religious education questions and answers

1. Explain five achievements of King Solomon.

Successful merchant
Built professional army
Had government officials to assist in ruling
Diplomatic relations by marrying daughters of foreign kings
Wise man
Built the temple
Brought ark of covenant to temple of Jerusalem
Built a palace
Composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005songs

2. Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon.

To pray for Gods wisdom
Not to get drunk with power
Not to enforce labour on others
To avoid immoral marriages
Maintain faith in God
Not to be influenced into evil practices
To develop nations economics

3. State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

Foreign wives -Solomon had married many foreign princesses who bought high places (idols) with them the worship of foreign gods to Israel.
Sol. Worship (idols) -Solomon not only allowed his foreigners wives to worship their gods but also built high places of worship where his wives worshipped their gods. This displeased God.
Solomon broke the covenant with God by disobeying his commands not to worship foreign gods. ( 1 kings 11: 9- 10)
Over taxation -In order to support his harem of wives and court officials, Solomon needed a lot of money and this he got by overtaxing his subjects. This was oppression.
Forced labour -Solomon spent years and a lot of resources building his own palace and the temple, projects made him introduce forced labour in Israel.

KING SOLOMON

4. Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life

He married Canaanite wives/foreign wives.
He disobeyed God’s command of not worshipping the Canaanite gods.
He did not observe the brotherhood law (When he taxed the Israelites heavily for the upkeep of the foreign wives.
He disregarded the advice of god’s prophets when he built worship places for false gods.
By signing trade and marriage agreements with his neighbours, hence relying on human beings other than God/ selling of the cities.
He disobeyed the instructions from his father, David that he should rely on God only.
He subjected the Israelites to forced labour/oppression/slavery in the construction of the temple/the place.
He murdered his half-brother (adonija) who he thought would be his rival in power.

5. Identify five ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

Destroyed the altars of God (i.e. Asherah poles)
Set examples to the people by repenting their sins when warned by the prophets of heir wrongdoings by worshipping
Killing the priests of Baal e.g. Jehu
Restoring temple worship e.g. David/captured the ark/taking the ark to Jerusalem.
Removal of the covenant/they led the people in renewing their allegiance to Yahweh and the Sinai covenant e.g. Jehu and Josiah they renewed Jewish festivals.
Repaired the temple/they made God’s dwelling place presentable and accorded it its due respect Hezekiah/build a temple e.g. Solomon.
Destroyed the bronze serpent that Moses had made during the exodus for the Israelites had begun worshipping it they burnt incense to it (Hezekiah of Judah 2 Kings 18:3)
They did not form political alliances with neighbouring kings thus demonstrating to the people that God was to be completely trusted.

6. State five reasons why Samuel was opposed to the idea of having a king in Israel 1 Sam 8:6-18

They would be rejecting God as their unseen King/ruler.
Their sons would be recruited forcefully into the army.
There would be forced labour
The people would be enslaved.
The king would grab their land/property/maid/servant.
There would be over-taxation.
They would lose their identity as a covenant people/Idolatry.
Their daughter will be made Mandy in the royal houses.
Hereditary kingship would lead to oppression/dictatorship

7. State the factors that led to failure of David’ successor

They shed innocent blood
They were oppressive in their rule (forced labour/heavy taxation/bribery)
They married foreign wives
They built temples/shrines for idols
They were unfaithful/ dishonest
They did not tell people who God was
They were disobedient to God
They did not rule according to the law of Moses
They did not listen to the prophets
They worshipped both God and idols/syncretism/worshipped idols
They sought alliances with neighboring states instead of relying of God

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8. What are the factors that prevent political leaders form performing their duties efficiently in Kenya today?

Ridicule from members of the society
Inability to live up to the expectations of the electorate/promises made
Women leaders are discriminated against/looked down upon
Lack of training in leadership skills/poor looked down upon
Divisions/conflicts within/between the parties
Lack of adequate forum to meet/address their electorate
Insecurity funds to initiate development projects help their electorate
Differing/conflicting ideologies resulting in divisive decisions
Inadequate funds to initiate development projects help their electorate.
Personal differences
Inadequate infrastructure
Cultural/religious barriers/tribal/ethnic/racial corruption

9. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel

He built the temple for the worship of Yahweh
He established trade links with neighboring nations
He built many cities in Israel/ infrastructure
He organized the central government/ improved tax collection/ established a strong army to maintain peace
He established diplomatic links with other countries/ nations
He built a magnificent palace
He composed proverbs songs for the worship of Yahweh/ wrote the book of ecclesiastics
He settled disputes wisely
He installed the Ark of the Covenant in the temple/ dedicated the temple of God.

10. Explain four factors which led to Religious Schism in Israel after the death of King Solomon.

Introduction of foreign gods by the wife of king Ahab
King Ahab allowed his wife to worship their gods which displeased Yahweh.
The building of high places for foreign gods in Israel by King Ahab
Oppression of the Israelites as enforced by King Ahab
Establishment of worshiping places by King Jeroboam in northern Kingdom
Rehoboam’s rejection of the elder’s advice and promising to rule in a harsh way
Long standing internal conflict in the house of King David
Failure of King Solomon to guide his sons

11. Explain four ways in which King David’s successors fulfilled prophet SAMUEL'S reasons against kingship in Israel

Forced labour: Solomon used forced labour in building his palace and temple of God
Grab land: As indicated by Samuel Ahab killed and grabbed Naboths vineyard
Over taxation: King Solomon over taxed his people to meet the expenditure of his royal palace
Lose their identity as covenant people: During the reign of Zedekiah Israel was taken to exile
Hereditary leadership would lead to oppression: Rehoboam, Solomon‘s son promised to double the burden on the people, leading to schism.

12. Four ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in Israel

Solomon used forced labour during the construction of his palace and temple
Solomon overtaxed the Israelites to provide for the up keep of the palace and army
He grabbed the property of the Israelites and gave it to his officials
He took the daughters of the Israelites and made them his payments and concubines
He was oppressive in his rule e.g. the killed his half-brother Adonijah
He sold part of Israel land due to debts he had incurred
He allowed his wives to bring the false gods into Israel
His marriage alliances made Israel loose identity us Gods nation

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Ways through which the church is spreading the word of God in Kenya.

17/4/2019

previously: 24 COMMON QUESTIONS ON FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES (ABRAHAM) & MARKING SCHEMES

1. By use of electronic media.

The church is nowadays spreading the gospel via the use of electronic media and technology to reach people. Examples of these media services include:

Radios
Televisions
Social media such as Facebook, WhatApp, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram etc.
use of loud speakers during crusades
Use of Email and Internet etc.

2. By providing Bibles through publishing / Christian literature.

The bible and other written books of the christian scriptures are sometimes provided for free or at subsidized prices to enable the poor to also posses some copies. Other information on the gospel is also freely available in the internet, radios and televisions

3. By carrying outreach campaigns / door to door witness.

Sometimes the clergy move from door to door campaigns to spread the gospel of God. This is as a result of various religious organisations formed at the grassroots levels to oversee the movement of the clergy and organize venues. Such movements include:

Youth groups
'Jumuia'
'baba wa kanisa'
'mama wa kanisa' etc.

4. ORGANIZING youth camp / seminars / retreats.

Youth camps are organised perennially especially during school holidays by various churches to teach the youths on christian life.

5. Helping the needy.

Sometimes, the church will organize a fund raising through various religious groups and support the needy and spread the gospel.

6. Supporting the teaching of Christian Religious Education.

The church is involved in the formation of school curriculum from primary level through secondary and institutions of higher learning. There are also a huge number of christian sponsored schools whose school culture is doctored and influenced by the sponsoring church.

7. Provision of medical care.

The church has several medical camps and hospitals that they use to offer free and subsidized medical services to their followers.

8. Preaching the word / holding crusades.

The church organizes crusades in various centres to sensitize the people on christian life and help spread the gospel.

9. By sending out missionaries / financing them.

The church sends and finance missionaries to help spread the gospel and build new churches

10. By ORGANIZING choirs / singing groups.

The church organize choirs and even record their songs and distribute them to the society.

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24 COMMON QUESTIONS ON FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES (ABRAHAM) & MARKING SCHEMES

16/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: DISCUSS WAYS IN WHICH HOLY SPIRIT IS VIEWED TO BE WORKING IN CHURCHES TODAY

01. State five characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham

It was unconditional
It had promises to be fulfilled.
It had an outside sign /circumcision.
It was sealed through sacrifice/ritual
It was voluntary / the parties were willing to enter into covenant /mutual
It was solemn/binding
It was initiated by God

02. Describe ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God

By abandoning the idol worship (moon god) to serve Yahweh the true God
By accepting to leave Haran to unknown land
By building alters at Bethel/Shechem in honour God
By accepting circumcision as a sign of the covenant (He got circumcised/his servants were circumcised/so was his son.
By sacrificising the animals in the covenant making
By accepting to change their names (Abram to Abraham as the father of the great nation, Sarai / Sarah as the mother of the great nations.
By agreeing to sacrifice his son Isaac.
By worshiping god he prayed/sacrificed to god/interceded.
By believing in the fulfillment of God’s promises
By making a covenant with God.

03. Give the promises that God made to Abraham

Abraham would be the father of a great nation/many descendants/many children
Abraham would receive personal blessings-will die in peace
Abraham will receive honour /he will have many descendants.
Abraham will receive personal reputation/his name would be made great
Abraham would receive personal reputation/his name would be made great
All those that bless Abraham would be cursed/God would protect Abraham.
Abraham would be a source of blessings to his descendants/ God will rescue Abraham’s descendants.
Through him all nations of the earth would be blessed.
God would give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan.
The covenant would be everlasting.
He promised Abraham a son/a heir through his wife Sarah.

04. State five actions from the life of Abraham which showed that he had faith in God.

He left his home/ family / kindred/ kinsmen ( Gn. 12: 4-5)
He circumcised his sons/ male members 17: 23- 24
He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac 22: 1- 12
He built altars in honour of God 12: 7- 8
He made sacrifices to God 12: 7- 8, 15: 9, 10 22: 13-14
He accepted the change of his name that of his wife 17: 5-6, 15 -6
He entered a covenant with God Gen 17, 18

05. List five animals used in the making of the covenant between God and Abraham

A ram/A she- goat/ A heifer/ A pigeon/ A turtle dove

06. State the promises that God made to Abraham

He would make Abrahams name great/ famous
God would bless those who bless Abraham/ curse those who curse him/ protect him
All the families of the world would be blessed through Abraham
God would give land to Abraham’s descendants
He would give Abraham many descendants/ he would have a great nation
God will bless Abraham
God would give Abraham long life/ he would die in peace
He would give Abraham a son/ heir
Kings will come from Abraham’s descendants

07. Give reasons why circumcision was important to the Jews

It was an outward sign of the inner faith in God
It was a physical badge/ identity for all male children
It showed that one had made a covenant with God/ that benefits from God’s promises to Abraham
It was a sign of obedience to God
It signified purity/ cleanliness
Through it, one became a member of Jewish community/ Abraham’s family

08. State the characteristics of the Covenant between God and Abraham

It was initialized by God
It was solemn permanent /long lasting
It was unconditional
There were promises to be fulfilled
It was sealed through the sacrifice of animals
The parties entered it willingly/it was voluntary
It had an outward sign/circumcision
It was between two unequal parties

09. Explain the importance of Gods covenant with Abraham

God established a personal relationship with Abraham/Abraham became God’s friend.
It showed that Abraham had faith/trust in God
It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God.
Abraham was assured of God’s protection.
God revealed to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir/ many descendants
God revealed to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir/many descendants
It confirmed Abraham as God’s choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation.
God was in control of Abraham’s life / all other events
The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan.

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10. What lessons do Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac?

They should obey God
They should have faith in God
They should be patient and wait upon God/should not give up
They should be prepared to face difficult situations
They should be ready to give up everything for God/be totally committed to God
God blesses those who are ready to serve him
They should rely on God’s guidance
They should be wise when dealing with issues affecting their lives
They should involve family members in worship

11. How does the church help to bring back members who have fallen from the faith?

By visiting them / inviting them to their homes.
By being patient / forgiving them.
By evangelizing to them/ preach / teaching.
By guiding and counseling them / referring them to experts according to their needs.
Praying for them.
By inviting them back to church.
By encouraging them to repent /confess.
By offering material needs /aids.

12. Explain four characteristic of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham.

A covenant is made between two parties who enter into a mutual agreement. God and Abraham were the two parties that entered into a mutual agreement
In a covenant promises are made. God made several promises of what He would for Abraham
The covenants solemnized through rituals. Abraham offered animals/ birds as scarifies to God.
A covenant has an outward sign. Abraham was to circumcise all his make Children/ descendants to show that he made a covenant with God.
Covenant has conditions/ obligations to be met. The covenant between God and Abraham was not be broken it bound even his descendants generations later.
During covenant making there were witnesses. God as the sole initiator rasped through the Sacrifice as the witness to the covenant.
A covenant is sealed. It was abseiled through the blood of animal

13. Identify five lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham.

God demand faith / obedience from people.
God is the provider / sustainer / giver.
God blesses / curses./ God is the protector.
God is the controller of the world
God is a sprit / everywhere
God is be worshiped./ God guides people.
God speaks / makes promises / fulfills promises.
God cares for His people.

14. Identify seven challenges that Christians face while practising their faith in Kenya today.

The emergence of splinter groups within the church.
The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities.
The emphasis of materialism by the churches.
Lack of roles models among the leaders.
Open conflict among/between the leaders and the church members/authoritarianism.
Misuse of resources by the leaders.
Rise of state-church conflict e.g No/Yes situation.
Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible.
Church leaders not having time for all members/discrimination.
Negative effects of mass media/modern technology
Permissiveness/moral decadence/during abuse

15. Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15: 1-9

Abraham was in doubt for the promise of a son
God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus.
God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his decedents would be as the stars.
God asked Abraham to bring him a heifer, a goat, a ram, each three years old, a turtle dove and a young pigeon
Abraham cut the animals into two and arranged the halves in two rows.
The birds were not cut.
He drove away the birds of prey that targeted the carcasses.
At sunset Abraham fell into a deep sleep
God spoke to him giving the promise that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years but He would set to liberate them.
Abraham was promised a long peaceful life
Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch/reaffirms to give his descendants land

16. Identify four differences between the Jewish and the traditional African practices of circumcision

In the Jewish community, it is for boys only while in some traditional African communities it is for both boys and girls. (Gender)
In the Jewish community, it is done on the eighth day while in traditional African communities it is done during adolescent stage. (age)
Its purpose in the Jewish community is to identify with God's people while in traditional African communities it is to promote one to adult life. (purpose)
Among the Jews, the practice was commanded by God while in traditional
African communities it was done in obedience to the ancestors. (Source, origin)
The rite is not seasonal among the Jews as is the case in traditional African communities. (timing)
In traditional African communities it is a gateway to more responsibilities while among the Jews one is too young for any responsibility. (responsibility)

17. Give five reasons why church leaders take vows before starting their mission

To receive God's blessing/guidance.
To get acknowledgement from the people being served.
It reminds the leader to stick to the church regulations/mission.
To get the authority of God to lead.
It gives the leader courage/confidence to do his/her work.
It shows one's willingness/commitment to serve/acceptance
To emulate the Biblical way of commissioning servants of God.

18. State seven promises made to Abraham by God.

Give him land
Make his name famous
Protect him
Great Nation
Bless those who bless him/curse those who curse him
Live for long/die in peace
Bless the families of earth through him
Make descendants Kings/Priests
Descendants to be enslaved for four hundred years.
Give son
Bless him

19. Describe the incidence when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Gen 22: 1 – 18)

God told Abraham to take the only son to Mt. Moriah
Took his son and three servants
Arrived after three days of journey
Abraham commanded servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up for worship
Took Isaac, firewood and Knife and went up
Isaac asked the father where the lamb of offering was.
Abraham told Isaac that God would provide
Arrived at the place and commanded Abraham to built the altar, tied Isaac and put him on wood.
Abraham raised the knife to slay /slaughter the son but the angel stopped him
Abraham saw a ram which he offered instead of the son
He called the place “The lord will provided”
Angel appeared to Abraham and gave promises
Abraham returned with his men to Beersheba.

20. Describe the call of Abraham.

God commanded Abraham to leave his fathers’ house to the land that he would show him.
Abram went as the Lord told him at the age of 75 yrs.
Abram took with him Sarai his wife, Lot his brother’s son and all their possessions.
On arrival in Canaan, Abraham passed through the land upto the place called Shechem.
At Shechem the Lord appeared to Abram and told him that he will give him and his descendants the land of Canaan.
At Shechem, Abram built an altar to the Lord who had appeared to him.
From Shechem, Abraham moved south to the hill country; east of Bethel. He set up a camp between Bethel and Ai and called on the name of the Lord.

21. Explain acts of faith demonstrated by Abraham

Abraham obeyed when God told him to move to unknown land
He was ready to sacrifice his only son Isaac
He believed when he was promised a son
He built two alters at Bethel and Sechem
He obeyed God’s instructions to circumcise all males
He had total faith in God’s greatness and loyalty
He offered sacrifices to God in Canaan.
Abraham accepted the change of his name and that of his wife.
He entered into a covenant relationship with God.
He abandoned the worship of many gods and went for one true God.

22. Give seven reasons why God called Abraham

To separate him from idol worshipping
To be a founder of God’s great Nation
God wanted to make a new plan of salvation to all mankind
God wanted to teach people the meaning of faith
He was a man of faith/obedience
It was a new beginning of rescuing mankind from sin
To make a Holy Nation through him
To make a covenant with him
To give his descendants the promised land
He wanted Abraham to worship him
God wanted to reveal himself to Abraham
God wanted to bless him with a son

23. Identify five ways in which Christians can show their faith in God

Through worshipping of one God
By speaking the truth
By helping the needy, sick lame
By doing his work well
By obeying the commandments of God
By being honest and upright

24. Describe the background to the call of Abraham

He lived in Ur near R. Euphrates
His father was a Semite
His community was nomadic.
His community was worshiping moon.
The father was Terah
He married Sarah
She remained barren till her old age.
Settled at a place called Haran
Had two brothes,Nahur and Haron.

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Discuss ways in which holy spirit is viewed to be working in churches today

13/4/2019

previously: WHY IS THE DEATH OF JESUS IMPORTANT TO CHRISTIANS?

how is the holy spirit working in the church today?

01. In preaching and teaching the Gospel.

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.
John 14:15
[ Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit ] “If you love me, keep my commands.
Acts 19:6
When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

02. Baptism for Repentance

Matthew 3:11
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

03. Temptations

Luke 4:1
[ Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness ] Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness

Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians?

9/4/2019

previous:PROBLEMS THAT HINDER EFFECTIVE CHURCH INFLUENCE IN THE SOCIAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY

The importance of the death of Jesus to Christians

01. It demonstrates God’s love for human beings

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

02. Through the death of Jesus, Christians are forgiven their sins

Matthew 9:6
But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.”
Hebrews 10:10
And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Hebrews 9:26
Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.

03. Christians are able to commit themselves to the will of God.

Jesus set us an example by dying for God's sake so that we humans can also commit our lives to praise and worship God because he is the giver and provider of live.
Revelation 19:10
At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
Isaiah 7:14 New International Version (NIV)
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

04. Christians are not supposed to make animals sacrifices to God

Hebrews 10
[ Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All ] The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins. ...

05. Through his death, salvation/eternal life is availed to all people

John 12:32 New International Version (NIV)
32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
Romans 5:8 New International Version (NIV)
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 8:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Hebrews 10:10
And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

06. He has become their everlasting high priest by offering his own body.

Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

07. It enables Christians to face death with courage

2 Corinthians 4:10
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

08. Christians have a personal relationship with God

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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Bibliography

GATEWAY, B. (n.d.). Retrieved 2019, from BIBLE GATEWAY: https://www.biblegateway.com/
Most, R. W. (1990). Jesus Christ Died For Our Salvation. Retrieved 2019, from EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/rdmpa1.htm

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State five problems that hinder effective church influence in the social life of the community

5/4/2019

PREVIOUSLY: STATE FIVE FACTORS WHICH LED TO THE COMING OF MISSIONARIES TO KENYA

Obstacles to EFFECTIVE church influence in the social life of the community

01.

Some members have a ‘Holier than thou’ attitude/ self righteousness/individualism.

02.

Introduction of ideologies (e.g devil worship/cults/communist/socialism)

03.

Partiality treatment of church members is based on materialism /education /social status

04.

Rise of self-styled apostles/preachers who bring confusion to believers

05.

Some church leaders/lay Christian involve themselves is sexual immorality) e.g adultery, fornication, prostitution, homosexuality, lesbianism.)

06.

Inadequate training of some church leader/lack of training.

07.

Negative influence from science and technology

08.

Lack of finance for effective evangelization

09.

Mismanagement/misappropriation of church funds/resources by some church leaders.

10.

There is power struggle within the churches/disunity/wrangles.

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State five factors which led to the coming of missionaries to Kenya

5/4/2019

Factors which led to the coming of missionaries to Kenya.

01.

To win more Christian converts to the Christian faith

02.

To introduce formal education

03.

Population pressure in Europe

04.

To settle freed slaves

05.

Improve the living standards of Africans

06.

To civilize the Africans

07.

The respect given by early explorers

08.

Obeying Jesus Christ’s command of evangelizing the whole world

09.

To stop slave trade and introduce legitimate trade

10.

The rise of revival movements in Europe

11.

To Introduce medical services

State five factors that led to the rise of African leadership in the Christians Church in Kenya

4/4/2019

Factors that led to the rise of African leadership in the Christian Church in Kenya.

01.

Africans wanted to express Christianity in an African way

02.

Wanted greater role in the leadership and administration of the church/desirable leadership/prominence.

03.

Missionaries condemned the African cultures such as polygamy/female circumcision

04.

The literate African were able to read the Bible and made better interpretation/became enlightened thus felt the need to change.

05.

Bible translation created a desire to worship god in African way

06.

Realised that there was little or no difference between the missionaries and colonialists

07.

Wanted freedom from European domination

08.

Africans were not happy with the missionaries condemnation of their religious beliefs.

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List five missionary groups that established mission stations in Kenya between 1890 and 1904

3/4/2019

Missionary groups that established mission stations in Kenya between 1890-1904

01.

Church Missionary society (CMS)- Kabete 1904

02.

Holy Ghost Fathers 1890-91 (Mombasa)

03.

SDA-Seventh Day Adventist

04.

Church of Scotland Mission (CSM), Kibwezi 1893

05.

Friends African Mission/Qauakers (Kaimosi 1903)

06.

Lutheran Church

07.

Consolate Fathers (Tutho And Nyeri 1902)

08.

African Inland Mission (Kangundo 1902)

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Give five reasons why Christians should live in a community

3/4/2019

Why Christians should live in a community

01.

To dedicate themselves fully to God’s work/ to fellowship together.

02.

To profess/proclaim their faith

03.

To share their material belonging/assist the needy/solve problems together

04.

To become a new people of God/ spirit of brotherhood/separate themselves from non believers

05.

To encourage and strengthen one another in the Lord/praying/worship together

06.

To emulate Christ who lived with his disciples

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Name five characteristics of an apostle of Jesus Christ

1/4/2019