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;

HOW DID JESUS FULFILL THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH

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State six effects of drunkenness on the family

17/10/2020

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The effects of drunkenness on the family

Loss of family finances/ resources/ wealth
Loss of job/ employment/ low productivity
Leads to quarrels/ fights/ injuries
Leads to murder/ suicide/ death
Deterioration of health/ diseases
Spread of diseases/ HIV/AIDs
Leads to immorality/ unfaithfulness
Leads to family breakups/ divorce/ separation
Neglect of children/ family
School dropout/ lack of fees
Isolation of a drunkard/frustrated
Loss of moral judgment
Leads to imprisonment
Leads to stealing from family

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Identify six factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

17/10/2020

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Factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

Common religious beliefs
The moral character of the prospective pastures
Common interest
Common level of education/thought
The health status of each
A sound economic base to be able to provide for the family
Similar age bracket

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Identify five factors which threaten unity in the church today

17/10/2020

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Factors which threaten unity in the church today

Disagreement over sharing of church funds / misuses of funds
Struggle for leadership
Management on some Biblical interpretation
Negative ethnicity / tribalism
Self-righteousness
Pride and arrogance
Unwillingness to share responsibilities
Unwillingness of the church leaders to be transparent of the church leaders to be transparent and accountable
Generation gap where the old are not ready to pass leadership to the youth
Differences in financial status among the leaders

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State any eight features of a traditional African family

17/10/2020

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Features of a traditional African family

It comprises, the living members of the family e.g. parents, children, in laws,aunts,uncles,cousins,nephews etc
It comprises the living death
It comprises the yet to be born
It comprises several nuclear families that form a clan
The clan has final authority on matters of marriage, security and observance of customs
It is a social- religious unit in which all rituals are undertaken by its members
It has such function as promoting a sense of belonging to its members, stability in marriage/unity/ responsibility/ impacting values e.t.c
It is polygamous/ many wives/ children
Its main function is procreation for perpetuation of the family lineage
It is complete with children
It is a divine institution which is effected by marriage/ ordained by God
Husband is the head of the family
All members adhere to the rule and regulations of the family
Elders are highly respected

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Events that took place when John the Baptist was born.

8/10/2020

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Event That Took Place after John the Baptist Was Born

These are the events that took place when John the Baptist was born:

Neighbours and relatives rejoiced with Elizabeth.
Baby was circumcised on the eight day
He was named Zachariah according to Jewish traditions.
The mother objected and stated that he be named John.
People wondered because no relative bore that name.
They made signs to the father to find out the name.
Zachariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote the name John
Zachariah got back his speech.

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Describe the religious life of the Jews in exile

6/10/2020

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Religious life of the Jews in exile

Circumcision was retained as a religious sign of their covenant with God.
They observed the dietary laws in accordance with the Mosaic Law.
They worshipped in private homes.
They worshipped God in synagogues.
The people had very little faith in God following their misfortunes.
There were prophets who preached and gave the people hope of return.
They observed the Sabbath.
There were no sacrifices offered.
They sang Psalms during worship sessions.

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Meaning of the Bride and Christians as presented in 2 CORINTHIANS 11:2 and Revelation 21:1-12

6/10/2020

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Explain the meaning of the Bride and Christians as presented in 2 CORINTHIANS 11:2 and Revelation 21:1-12

2 CORINTHIANS 11:2

2 Corinthians 11:2 Good News Translation (GNT)
2 I am jealous for you, just as God is; you are like a pure virgin whom I have promised in marriage to one man only, Christ himself.

REVELATION 21:1-12

Revelation 21:1-12 Good News Translation (GNT)
The New Heaven and the New Earth
21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth disappeared, and the sea vanished. 2 And I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared and ready, like a bride dressed to meet her husband. 3 I heard a loud voice speaking from the throne: “Now God's home is with people! He will live with them, and they shall be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God. 4 He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.”

5 Then the one who sits on the throne said, “And now I make all things new!” He also said to me, “Write this, because these words are true and can be trusted.” 6 And he said, “It is done! I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end. To anyone who is thirsty I will give the right to drink from the spring of the water of life without paying for it. 7 Those who win the victory will receive this from me: I will be their God, and they will be my children. 8 But cowards, traitors, perverts, murderers, the immoral, those who practice magic, those who worship idols, and all liars—the place for them is the lake burning with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

The New Jerusalem
9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came to me and said, “Come, and I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10 The Spirit took control of me, and the angel carried me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down out of heaven from God 11 and shining with the glory of God. The city shone like a precious stone, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates and with twelve angels in charge of the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of the people of Israel.

In the O.T Israel was considered as the bride of God
On the W.C Christians are the bride or the New Jerusalem married to Christ
Christ is the divine bridegroom who seeks His bride / the Christian sore and enter into a covenant relationship with Him
Their marriage will be life-long union where there will be no suffering or death
They will live in peace and happiness forever
Christians should prepare themselves to receive Christ who will return for his bride / the church
In the final establishment of the kingdom, God will take all believers, the bride, to heaven / they will live in unity and love
Believers must obey God and do His will in order to be rewarded with eternal life
Christians should be ready to meet their His body / Christ

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What is the origin of sin and evil according to A.T.S

4/10/2020

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Understanding where Sin/Evil originated from in the African Traditional Society (A.T.S)

What is the origin of sin and evil according to A.T.S

Breaking of taboos
Failure to remember the dead
Lack of respect to other members of the community
The spirit of divination and magic may turn mischievous and cause harm
Use of magic
Failure to bury the dead properly
Killing someone
Killing of certain animals such as the Owl
Betraying your community

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Who is Prophet Jeremiah

2/10/2020

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Who is Prophet Jeremiah?

Jeremiah (the prophet)

JEREMIAH (the prophet) jĕr’ ə mī ə (יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ, LXX ̓Ιερεμίας, G2635, Jeremias, meaning Yahweh establishes). Jeremiah was a prophet in the southern kingdom (Judah) during the last forty years of its existence (627-586 b.c.). He lived through the period of the disintegration of the kingdom, witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, and spent the remaining years of his life in Egypt.

Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah, a kohen (Jewish priest) from the Benjamite village of Anathoth. The difficulties he encountered, as described in the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations, have prompted scholars to refer to him as "the weeping prophet".

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Ways in which people in Traditional African Communities helped bereaved families

Ways of showing respect to the Government

Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Why reading the bible is important to Christians?

Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

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Reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

How God rewarded Abraham's Faith

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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]

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

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

​Reasons why Kenyans are attracted to the church today.

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

​Expected Response

​Jesus teaching on sin

​Expected Response

The effects of drunkenness on the family

Factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

Factors which threaten unity in the church today

Features of a traditional African family

Event That Took Place after John the Baptist Was Born

Religious life of the Jews in exile

Explain the meaning of the Bride and Christians as presented in 2 CORINTHIANS 11:2 and Revelation 21:1-12

Understanding where Sin/Evil originated from in the African Traditional Society (A.T.S)

Who is Prophet Jeremiah?

Jeremiah (the prophet)

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