Navigating Temptations: Lessons from Jesus to Strengthen Christian FaithJesus was tempted for several reasons. In the Bible, it is mentioned that Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness. The devil tempted Jesus in three different ways:
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The Significance of Jesus' Death to Christians
The death of Jesus holds immense significance for Christians, and its importance is rooted in various aspects of their faith. Firstly, Jesus' death is seen as a demonstration of God's profound love for humanity. As stated in John 3:16, God's love is so great that He willingly sacrificed His only Son, offering salvation and eternal life to those who believe in Him.
Secondly, Jesus' death is central to the concept of forgiveness of sins in Christianity. According to Matthew 9:6, Jesus proclaimed His authority to forgive sins on Earth. Through His sacrificial death, Christians believe that their sins are forgiven, and they are reconciled with God. Hebrews 10:10 emphasizes that believers have been made holy through the sacrifice of Jesus' body, serving as a once-for-all atonement for sins. Furthermore, Jesus' death serves as an example for Christians to commit their lives to the will of God. His selfless act of dying for the sake of humanity inspires believers to live a life dedicated to praising and worshiping God. Revelation 19:10 encourages believers to worship God, while Isaiah 7:14 prophesies the birth of Jesus as Immanuel, highlighting the significance of His sacrifice. In addition, Jesus' death abolished the need for animal sacrifices in the Christian faith. The book of Hebrews explains that Jesus' sacrifice fulfilled the purpose of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament. Believers are no longer required to offer animal sacrifices to seek forgiveness or reconciliation with God. Moreover, through His death, Jesus made salvation and eternal life available to all people. John 12:32 states that Jesus, when lifted up, draws all people to Himself, offering the opportunity for salvation. Romans 5:8 emphasizes God's love demonstrated through Jesus' death, and Romans 8:17 highlights the believers' status as heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ through sharing in His sufferings. Furthermore, Jesus' death established Him as the everlasting high priest, offering His own body for the salvation of humanity. Revelation 20:6 describes the blessedness of those who share in the first resurrection, free from the power of the second death. Lastly, Jesus' death gives Christians the courage to face death with hope and faith. As expressed in 2 Corinthians 4:10, believers carry the death of Jesus within them, allowing the life of Jesus to be revealed in their own lives. Overall, the death of Jesus Christ holds immense importance for Christians. It showcases God's love, grants forgiveness of sins, sets an example of devotion to God, eliminates the need for animal sacrifices, offers salvation and eternal life, establishes Jesus as the eternal high priest, and instills courage in the face of death. These aspects of Jesus' death form the foundation of Christian faith and shape believers' relationship with God. DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT WHEN THE ANGEL VISITED THE SHEPHERDS ON THE NIGHT JESUS WAS BORNIncident when the angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born [Luke 2:8-15 New International Version (NIV)]
Narrate the visit of the Angel to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born (kcse 2016 paper 2 q.1a)
Describe the events that took place on the Night Jesus was born
KCSE 2015 CRE PAPER 2, QUESTION 1(B):
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- 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.
Teachings about Jesus from Peter’s speech on the Day of Pentecost
- Jesus was from Nazareth
- Jesus had a human nature
- Jesus had a divine nature
- Jesus was attested by God to work miracles and wonders through Jesus
- Jesus death/ crucifixion was according to God’s plan
- God raised Jesus from the dead
- Jesus conquered death/ has victory over death/ overcame death
- The death and resurrection of Jesus fulfill the prophecy of David. / the death and resurrection of Jesus were foretold by David
- Jesus is a descendant of David
- Jesus ascended into heaven/ is exalted at the right – hand of God
- The Holy spirit is a gift from Jesus
- God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ / Messiah
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Lessons about Jesus Mission from the incident when a woman caught in Adultery was brought to him.
- Jesus mission was to teach/ Preach the good news
- Jesus mission was to justify/ fulfill the Law of Moses/ to fulfill the Law of the prophets.
- Jesus’ mission was to and for all people/ universal/ for all nations/ Jesus/ Mission did not discriminate against any group of people / it was fair to all
- Jesus did not come to judge/ condemn sinners but to save them
- Jesus mission was to seek and save the lost
- Jesus mission was to challenge the Jewish leaders in their attitudes/ their hypocrisy/ their interpretation of the law
- Jesus was going to experience problems/ difficulties/ temptations in his mission
- Jesus does not condone sin although he forgives the sinner
The teachings of Jesus in the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin.
- Jesus came to save all from their infirmities/ailments/sicknesses
- He was the son of God
- Healed people who had faith in Him
- He healed through command
- Christians should be grateful to God for the blessings he bestows upon them
- Christian should forgive one another
- Christian should go out and seek for sinners.
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Lessons learnt from the healing of Bartimaeus the blind beggar
- Jesus came to save all from their infirmities/ailments/sicknesses
- He was the son of God.
- He healed people who had faith in Him
- He healed through command
- Christians should be grateful to god for (he blessings he bestows upon them.
- Christians should always seek God
- Christians should not stop those who seek God/be a stumbling block to those who seek God.
The teaching about Jesus from the cure of paralytic.
- Jesus was a teacher
- He had power of the Lord to heal
- People had faith in him
- He was able to forgives sins
- He was accused of blasphemy by the Jewish religious leader
- He had authority over sins and sickness.
- Jesus was sought by crowds who wanted to be healed.
- He had ability to read/know people’s thoughts
- He healed by word of mouth
- He was praised by people for his mighty deeds.
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Activities a modern Christian can perform in order to he considered a true follower of Christ
- Take a vocation/ do work whose benefits are minimal —even when there is a better alternative.
- Spreading the gospel in remote places/under difficult circumstances/persevering persecution.
- Witnessing through work (e.g. teaching. medical, social work)
- Guiding and counselling people in understanding God’s message/interpreting
- God’s blessings/guidance.
- Setting good example / role models
- Praying for God’s blessing/guidance
- Helping the needy/by providing (food, shelter, clothes)
- Helping the needy/by providing (food, shelter, clothes)
- Keeping to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Message of angel Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:7:6)
- She was highly favoured among women.
- She will bring forth a son.
- He will be called the son of the most high/son of God
- Will be given the throne of his father David.
- He will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
- The kingdom will be everlasting
- The holy spirit will come upon her.
- The child to be born will be holy
- Elizabeth her cousin had also conceived in her old age.
- With God, nothing is impossible.
Ways Christian spread the gospel of Jesus today.
- Use of mass media/radio/television
- Missionary activities such as crusades/rallies seminars/evangelism
- Preaching in churches/schools/colleges
- Administering sacraments in the church as baptism/marriage
- Giving tithe/ offerings/sponsoring preachers
- Living exemplary lives/Being role models/living according to Christian virtues/charitable deeds- e.g. visiting prison, hospitals. Etc.
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- Ways in which Christians express their faith in God today
- THE KINGDOM OF GOD - C.R.E FORM 2 NOTES
- THE JERUSALEM MINISTRY - C.R.E FORM 2 NOTES
- THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
- The Family
- Ways in which Christians use the bible to spread the gospel
- Ways in which Christians continue with God’s work of creation
- How Christians show respect to God
- THE MIGHTY WORKS OF JESUS
Why a Christian should not resort to strike action as a way of presenting grievances.
- Shows disobedience to lawful Institutional authority which is against biblical teachings.
- Leads Lo waste of time and resources
- Disrupts peaceful working atmosphere
- Could lead to destruction of property
- May lead to loss of life which against God’s commandments
- May lead to sacking/unemployment/suffering of the individuals and their dependants
- Leads to bitterness/hatred/frustrations/revenge.
Failures prophet Micah condemned Israel’s leaders for
- False prophets who prophesied peace when god judgment was near/impending judgment
- Murder of the people/elimination of opponents through murder
- Judges were corrupt/received bribes/injustice
- Priests served people for money/pay
- Oppression of the poor by those in power
- Unjust rule/exploitation/stealing/lust for money.
Jewish ceremonies that Jesus was involved in
- Circumcision
- Naming
- Baptism.
- Presentation in the temple/ dedication/purification/redeemed.
- Visit to the temple in Jerusalem during the Passover at the age of twelve.
- Celebrated the Passover with the twelve disciples? last supper
- He participated in the feast of the Tabernacles (John 7: 1 -10)
Lessons Christians can learn from the incident of Ananias and Sappira in the Acts of the Apostles
- Honesty should be observed /faithfulness is important Acts 5: 1-1 1)
- Lying should be avoided
- Christians should be willing to share their property with others/should not be selfish/greedy
- Christians should resist temptation.
- Sin can results to death/suffering . / God will not compromise with evil
- Sins bring fear
- Christians should not be influenced by others to commit sin/evil
- Christians should not test God/Holy spirit /God sees everything
- Christians should speak against evil.
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Teachings of Jesus from the beatitudes
- The poor in spirit shall inherit the kingdom of God.
- They should live with a hope for a better future.
- God is the God of the living
- Through resurrection there is no death/immorality.
- The righteous will resurrect and live eternally.
- At resurrection Christians are like angles
Events which took place the night Jesus was born
- There was census/Jesus parents went to Bethlehem for the census
- No room was available for Mary and Joseph to retire for the night/went to the cattle shed
- Shepherds were looking after the flocks
- Angels visited the shepherds and the magi to announce the birth/angels sang/glorified God
- The visitation of the shepherds and the magi to the place Jesus was (Bethlehem)/Brought gifts/glorified God.
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