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.

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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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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Identify causes of evil in our society

26/8/2020

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Identify causes of evil in our society.

Poor role models.
Poverty/Wealth
Permissiveness/too much freedom
Lack of guidance and counseling
Inability to forgive others
Influence from mass media
Disobedience
Selfishness/Corruption/Greed
Influence of drugs and alcohol
Unemployment
Influence from peers

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State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

26/8/2020

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State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

Desire to be like God/greed for power.
Disobedience of man/breaking of the commandments
Lack of faith in God
Convincing temptation from the serpent
Anger and jealousy made Cain to kill Abel after God had high regards for him.
Man’s ambition-man wanted to know what is good and evil.
Free will choice- God gave them a chance either to choose obedience or disobedience towards God.
Disrespect also caused sin to Ham did not cover Noah when he was naked. This led to a curse on Ham and his family.
Lack of knowledge of God.

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Who is the man of faith in the Bible?

24/8/2020

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Who is the man of faith in the Bible?

The man of faith who is also called the father of faith in the Bible is Abraham.

Why Abraham is referred to as the Father of Faith

Faith is complete trust in somebody or something. This is because he demonstrated faith in his life’s actions.

Accepting to move from his homeland to an unknown land.
By accepting circumcision at an old age and change of name.
Being ready to sacrifice his only son – Isaac.
He made altars for the worship of God at Bethel etc.
He believed in a God he did not know/see.
By accepting to enter into a covenant relationship with God where he gave his best animals as a sacrifice.

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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities

18/8/2020

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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

Places used for worship in traditional African communities

Under sacred trees
In caves
At river banks/waterfalls
On rocks
On mountains/hills
In forests/shrubs
In shrines
In homes of religious leaders
At graveyards.

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GIVE SIX REASONS WHY SACRIFICES ARE MADE IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

18/8/2020

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Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities

To worship God/ancestors
It is a way of seeking for protection
A way of acknowledging God as a source of life
To seek God’s help in times of trouble/petition God for help
To ask for forgiveness/a way of cleansing /appease
In recognition of God’s power
To thank God for victories/success
To ask for blessings from God.

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The role of a Diviner

18/8/2020

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The role of a Diviner

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Predicts future occurrences

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Warns against future calamities

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Advises counsels/guides on various issues

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Intercedes in times of calamities

THE ROLE OF A DIVINER

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

12/8/2020

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

He destroyed all the idol and alters that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He killed all the priests that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He also drove out all the medium and wizards and remove all the household gods from Jerusalem and Judah.
He held a religious ceremony in which he made Israelites to ridicule their lives to the covenant ways of life i.e they publicly renewed their vows to obey the one true God.
He cleansed the Temple of Jerusalem of all idols.
He reinstated the Passover celebrations as a sign of return to the Lord.
Ordered the repair of the Temple of Jerusalem to make it presentable and worthy of use for worship
He put back the Ark of the Covenant in his place as the focus of Yahweism.
He recognized the roles of Yahwehs’ prophets and priests

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Describe Mount Carmel contest (1 Kings 18:17-46)

7/8/2020

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Describe Mount Carmel contest (1 Kings 18:17-46)

Elijah challenged Baal’s prophets to contest to prove who the true God is.
Elijah and Baal’s prophets agreed to offer a sacrifice of a bull to their respective gods with the understanding that “the God who answers by fire he is God.
Baal’s prophets sacrificed a bull and put it on the altar.
They prayed to Baal, screamed and pleaded and cut their bodies but there was no response.
Elijah ridiculed them to pray harder as Baal could be sleeping or away on a trip.
Baal tailed to answer his prophets’ prayers.
When time for Elijah came, he first repaired the abandoned altar of Yahweh.
He then prepared an altar with twelve stones for the twelve tribes of Israel.
He dug a trench round the altar and poured water on the wood until it tilled the trench.
He prepared the sacrifice and put it on the altar and then prayed to God to prove Himself the true God.
God answered with fire and burnt the sacrifice.
Elijah ordered the killing of Baal’s prophets.
As a result of God’s sign many people worshipped Him.
Elijah prayed for rain and the three year drought ended.

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Outline six challenges facing Traditional herbalists in Kenya today

7/8/2020

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Outline six challenges facing Traditional herbalists in Kenya today

Most herbalists lack proper formal education
Lack of research equipment for the herbalists
Inability to treat certain illness
Conmen posing as herbalists

Modern medicine is more effective
Formal education has ruled out superstitious and influence of spirits
Modernity, therefore medicine men are considered outmoded and backward
Science and technology provides solutions to problems related to medical treatment.
Advance weather conditions.

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Ways in which Moses showed his Obedience to God

7/8/2020

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Ways in which Moses showed his Obedience to God

Moses showed his obedience to God by removing his sandals when he drew close to a burning bush.
He also showed his obedience when he accepted God's instruction to accept Aaron as his helper.
He also followed God's instructions in the land of Egypt.
He accepted to bring the ten commandments from God

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State six similarities in the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2

7/8/2020

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State six similarities in the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2

State six similarities in the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2

In both human beings are given responsibilities/have authority over God’s creation
In both accounts, human beings are special/share in God’s image
There is a sense of order in both creation stories
In both stories, all created things depend on God for sustenance/ He is the provider
In both accounts God is self existent/existed before creation
In both stories God is the source of life.
In both cases God is portrayed as the sole creator of the universe and everything in it.
In both man is given responsibilities and privileges of controlling animals, birds and plants that God created.
In both, creation includes the living and non-living things.
In both, human beings share in the life of God. i.e 1st creation man is created in the image of God 2nd creation God breathed his life into his nostrils.
In both human beings are created male and female for a purpose.

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EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RITUALS CONDUCTED DURING THE NAMING CEREMONIES IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

6/8/2020

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Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities

Bathing of the baby sets in the begging of new life
Shaving of the mother and baby’s hair symbolizes new status
Choosing of the appropriate name to give the baby is for identification/ incorporation into the wider society,’ honour to the ancestors
Feeding of the baby symbolized new life growth
Holding of the baby by members of the community shows concern for it/ shared responsibility by the extended family
Saying prayers/words of blessings for the mother and baby signifies long life
Slaughtering of animals is a way of thanksgiving to ancestors/ God
Feasting is a sign of joy/ socialism/ welcoming the baby/ acceptance
Giving of presents to the baby/ mother is a sign of good will/ ownership of property
Wearing of charms signifies protection for the baby/ mother

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What are the causes of evil in Traditional African Society?

5/8/2020

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What are the causes of evil in T.A.S

Curses
witchcraft/sorcery
evil spirits
Breaking taboos
Malicious ancestral spirits who have a grudge against the living.
Breaking of oaths
Bad omen

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Compare Christian worship today and Israelite' in wilderness

25/7/2020

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How the Israelites worshiped God in the wilderness

Compare Christian worship today and in the wilderness

They celebrated three yearly feasts (The Passover, the Pentecost and the tabernacle).
All men folk presented themselves to God three times a year.
They built an altar of earth for God in places where God appeared to them.
Different kinds of sacrifices such as holocaust, communion sacrifices, sin offerings and others from their flocks were burnt on the altar.
They honoured the altar by God and kept it holy
They approached God’s altar with respect / reverence.
They assembled at the foot of Mt. Sinai where God gave them ten commandments.
They kept the Ten Commandments to guide them in their daily lives.
They burnt incense to the Lord, Yahweh.
They built a tabernacle (tent of meeting) which symbolized God’s presence among them.
They gave offerings of various articles e.g. silver, gold and bronze to God.
They observed the sabbath as a day of worship
They prayed to God
They held the covenant ceremony at Mt. Sinai
They paid a tithe for the upkeep of the tent meeting.
They consecrated the tent of meeting.

Ways in which Christians observe the day of worship today

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Outline the qualities of God learnt by the Israelites during the making of the Sinai Covenant.

23/7/2020

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The qualities of God learnt by the Israelites during the making of the Sinai Covenant are as follows:

Outline the qualities of God learnt by the Israelites during the making of the Sinai Covenant.

God is holy.
God is powerful/ Almighty.
God demands obedience/ God is to be obeyed.
God choose / elects people to work for Him/ to be His spoke s men God work through chosen people.
God is faithful to his promise/He is God for the covenant.
God controls the earth/He is in the charge of the creation.
Gods speaks to his people/ communicates with his people.
God reveals Himself through nature e.g. clouds, thunder, smoke etc.
God is a just/judge.
God is awesome/ should be feared.
God is imminent /God is everywhere.
God is transcendent/God is beyond human knowledge
God is worthy of worship/should be worshiped in holiness/he is a true God
He is a God of freedom/ liberates
God is caring/moving/compassionate/merciful