State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

29/10/2020

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Ways in which people in Traditional African Communities helped bereaved families

They visited the bereaved/ stayed with them/ kept them company/ gave them moral support
Consoled them though singing, dancing, praying, giving words of comfort
Contributed food and other material needs and gave them moral support
Helped them by performing certain duties for them e.g. cooking, cleaning, welcoming mourners running errands
They attended the funeral to give the departed a good send- off
Helped in preparing the body for burial

State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

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State any five ways in which Christians in Kenya show respect to the Government.

29/10/2020

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Ways of showing respect to the Government

Obeying the laws and observing the constitution of the nation
Working towards the welfare/ development of the country
Performing the duties expected of them/ entrusted to them faithfully
Preaching against sin/ Evil e.g. injustice, exploitation, tribalism, sexism, oppression
Exercising their civic rights e.g. right to vote, during elections
Pray for the government and for leaders, the welfare of the nation
Preaching peace/ love/ justice and reconciliation
Being involved in charitable work to supplement government efforts e.g. helping the sick, poor, old, people with special needs

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State the traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

25/10/2020

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Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Division of Labour.
- In Traditional African perspective, women were not allowed to take some tasks which were seen as men jobs such as hunting and leadership. But today, if practiced, it is seen as lowering women's dignity.
Clitoridectomy.
- Also called female circumcision, Is an act of surgical removal, reduction, or partial removal of the clitoris.
Polygamy.
- This is an act of marrying more than one wife.
Early marriage.
- Marriage before the age provided by the constitution at 18 years. The law assumes that anyone below this age is a child and cannot be able to make decisions on her own.
Wife inheritance.
- This is an act of forcefully inheriting a wife whose husband had passed on. In the modern world, it is seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Discrimination on inheritance of land.
- In Traditional African Society, Women were not entitled to own land. But in the modern world perspective, women are entitled to own property just as their male counterparts. Denying them this right, is a violation of the constitution.
Definition of diet on gender line.
- In some African Traditional Communities, women were not allowed to eat some foods. But in the modern world, its a violation of women rights to deny the some foods without their will.
Wife beating
- Also called wife battering was widely practiced in the TAS - Traditional African Societies, however, now it is discouraged and seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Being treated as sex objects/ avenues for procreation.
- In T.A.S- Traditional African Societies, woman was seen as a property of a man, this led to the violation of their rights such as being used as sex objects for material gains.
Dressing codes
- Some traditional dressing codes are not acceptable today, and by implementing these codes, women see it as a violation of their rights

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Reasons why reading the bible is important to Christians

25/10/2020

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Why reading the bible is important to Christians?

It provides moral and spiritual guidance
Helps them discover the will of God/ God reveal himself through bible
Reading the bible is an aspect of Christians worship/ a way of worshiping
The bible is the basis of Christians doctrines and practices/ Helps in understanding Christians doctrines/eschatological times.
It gives guidance on the relationship among human beings/ and between human beings and God
It is the word of God
Christians come to discover who they are/ help a person discover his/ her worth dignity of the human person.
It is a source of consolation to people gives or hope to people
Source of inspiration
Source of knowledge/ enlightened/ improves their knowledge
Helps in spiritual development and maturity/ enlightens them/ improve their faith
Helps them understand the universe/ environment/ their relationship to it.
Helps them understand the meaning of their lives and relationship to God/ and to one another.

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Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

25/10/2020

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Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

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They offer guidance and counseling to the candidates
They educate the candidates on their new duties/and responsibilities as adults
They give candidates instructions in sex education
They encourage the candidates to face the operation with courage
They give moral / physical support during the operation
Act as a link between the candidates and their families
They nurse the initiated back to health
They play the. role of a mentor/father/mother/god-father/god- mother to the initiated
They ensure that the initiated are protected/well cared for

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Explain six reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

23/10/2020

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Reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

Initiates gain new status in life/he/she moves from childhood to adulthood.
Initiate acquires new rights and privileges
Initiate receives special education from their sponsors during seclusion.
Initiation ceremony brings the people together e.g. families, relatives and friends.
Shedding of blood unites the initiate to the land and ancestors.
Initiation ceremonies are looked at as occasion for prayers to God.
Initiation helps to restructure the community through age sets/groups.
It is a sign of courage and bravery.
Pain endured during initiation prepares the initiates to face the difficulties and challenges of adult life.

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Ways in which God rewarded ABRAHAM'S faith

23/10/2020

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How God rewarded Abraham's Faith

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God made Abraham a great Nation.
Kings came from Abraham’s siblings.
God blessed Abraham and protected him.
God made Abraham’s name great / famous.
God made Abraham a source of blessings to others.
God blessed those who blessed Abraham and cursed those who cursed him.
God gave Abraham the land of Canaan.
God gave Abraham long life.
God gave Abraham a son/heir.
God gave Abraham many descendants.

In what ways was the birth and life of Jesus going to be extraordinary according to Angel Gabriel

23/10/2020

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In what ways was the birth and life of Jesus going to be extraordinary according to Angel Gabriel

The Birth of Jesus Foretold [LUKE 1:26-38]

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How the birth of Jesus was extraordinary in summary

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

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Outline what Simeon and Ann revealed about the life of Jesus when his parents presented him to the temple for dedication

23/10/2020

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What Simeon and Ann revealed about the life of Jesus when his parents presented him to the temple for dedication

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Jesus named and presented in the temple [LUKE 2:21 – 40] [New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)]

LUKE 2:21 – 40

Jesus Is Named
21 After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

What Simeon and Ann revealed about the life of Jesus when his parents presented him to the temple for dedication

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Give six reasons why Kenyans are attracted to the church today.

22/10/2020

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Reasons why Kenyans are attracted to the church today.

It gives them a sense of belonging.
Identity is the word. I belong to this church or that church.
To join others in the worship
The church is used as a social gathering area where people of different age groups, class, interests and gender meet.
To grow and develop spiritually
Nurturing faith
To seek comfort and consolation
Through repentance Christians feel comfortable and consoled
To receive physical and spiritual healing.
Gathering in church to hear the word of God interpreted by the preacher.
To seek material help.
Some go to church to seek help such as food, school fees etc.
To uphold the family tradition
My ‘father’ was in this church, I therefore should too.
To seek God’s blessings
Believers belief that going to church is to seek God’s blessings
To appreciate the preacher or the choir.
Showing some kind of togetherness with the preacher, choir and other members
Peer influence
Ooh boy! Why should I not? My best friends go to church on Sundays, I too, should.
To go and see new fashions
Lets talk of styles such as dressing styles, hair styles, walking styles etc.

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Challenges faced by Prophet Elijah (challenges faced by Elijah himself)

20/10/2020

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Challenges faced by Prophet Elijah (challenges faced by Elijah himself)

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There was widespread idolatry and apostasy among the Israelites / worshiping false god
There was corruption and injustice as people rejected the covenant way of life
There was religious persecution and hostility ( Jezebel had put to death some of prophets of Yahweh) and those who escaped with their lives went into hiding
The people had abandoned the worship of Yahweh and ignored to life and practicing syncretism the covenant way of life.
He had to face opposition and even threats on his life from Jezebel and Arab
There were false prophets of Baal and Asherah who were brought to Israel by Jezebel to promote false religion
He had to face king Ahab and challenge him for misleading the people
Convincing the people that he was a true prophet of Yahweh
Had to prove to Israel that it is Yahweh who was the true god and not Baal by holding a contest at mount Cannel in which he challenged the prophets of Baal
He had to endure hardships in the wilderness

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State five teachings of Jesus on sin

19/10/2020

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Jesus teaching on sin

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State five teachings of Jesus on sin

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Jesus has power to forgive sins
God forgives people’s sins on condition that they also forgive others
We should ask God to forgive our sin/ should repent
We should ask God to protect us against sin.
Nothing is covered that shall not be revealed sins will be exposed
Sin comes from the heart
Sin is not only the act but evil thoughts also

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How Did Jesus Fulfill the Old Testament Prophecies Concerning the Messiah?

19/10/2020

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There are several references in the New Testament which show how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah’s coming. These are;