The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Teachings by Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul.

31/7/2020

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - KCSE CRE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

The Holy Spirit is the third person in blessed trinity that is made up of God the father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
During his farewell, Jesus assured his disciples that when he this world god would send them the Holy Spirit.

List of Contents

Teaching of Jesus on the roles of the Holy Spirit
Peter message on the day of Pentecost
Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-40)
Background to the day of Pentecost
Peters message on the day of Pentecost
The gifts of the Holy Spirit
Paul’s teachings on the gifts of the holy spirits
Give Paul's teaching on the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Paul’s teaching about love
Paul’s teachings on comparison between prophecy and tongues
Criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit
The fruits of Holy Spirit
Manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Christ today
The message of Peter on the day of the Pentecost
Discussion questions on Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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The Jerusalem Ministry: Jesus's Entry, Role, Teachings, Passion, Death and Resurrection.

29/7/2020

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List of Contents

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM (Luke 19:28 – 40)
Teachings from the triumphant entry into Jerusalem
THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE (Luke 19:41 – 48)
JESUS’ CONFLICTS WITH THE JEWISH LEADERS (Luke 20:1 – 47 – 21:1 – 4)
JESUS’ TEACHING ABOUT ESCHATOLOGY LUKE 21:5 – 38
THE PASSION, DEATH AND RESSURECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
PRAYER ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES (Luke 22:39 – 53)
THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS (Luke 23:26 – 43)
THE DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST (Luke 23:44 – 49)
THE BURIAL OF JESUS (Luke 23:50 – 56)
THE RESURRECTION (Luke 24:1-53)

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THE KINGDOM OF GOD

27/7/2020

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The growth of the Kingdom of God ( Luke 13:1 – 35)

Jesus illustrated his teachings about the Kingdom of God through parables, miracles or public teachings.

In His preaching Jesus stated that repentance of sin was a requirement to the entry into the Kingdom. (13:1 – 5)
In the parable of the unfruitful fig tree. (13:6 – 9)
1. Jesus came to give sinners time to repent so as to get the kingdom of God.
2. Jesus brought spiritual nourishment for those who want to inherit the kingdom.
3. The kingdom of God starts from an insignificant and humble state and grows gradually to bear fruits.
In the healing of a crippled woman on Sabbath. (13:10 – 17)
1. The kingdom of God is to grow through liberating people from bondage of sickness brought by Satan.
2. The Jewish leaders who are opposed to the Sabbath healing will be shut out of the kingdom.
3. In the Kingdom of God, saving human lives overrides the demand of the Law.
4. The kingdom will grow from those who demonstrate mercy for the suffering as Jesus did.
In the parables of the Mustard seed (13:18 – 19) and Yeast (13:20 – 21)

THE KINGDOM OF GOD

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THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS SPECIALISTS IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY

26/7/2020

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THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS SPECIALISTS IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY
How the Religious specialists acquire their skills

(a) Medicine people
(b) Mediums
(c) Diviners
(d) Rainmakers
(e) Priests
(f) Prophets/ seers
(g) Elders

THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS SPECIALISTS IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY

The religious specialists include:

Medicine people.
Mediums.
Diviners.
Priests.
Rainmakers.
Prophets.
Seers.
Blacksmiths.
Elders.

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Versions of the Bible used in Kenya Today and the one used in Secondary Schools

26/7/2020

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VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE USED IN KENYA TODAY

Revised Standard Edition Bible

Some of the versions used in Kenya today include;

The Revised Standard Version.
The Good News Bible.
The Jerusalem Bible.
The New International Version.
The New King James Version.
The Living Bible.
The Common Bible.
The African Bible.
The New American Bible.
The Gideons International Version
The New English Bible
The Holy Bible
Jerome Bible
The Youths Bible
Amplified Bible

Bible version to be used (used) in teaching CRE secondary

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Attributes/Characteristics of God from the Biblical Creation Accounts

25/7/2020

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Attributes/Characteristics of God from the Biblical Creation Accounts

ATTRIBUTES OF GOD FROM THE BIBLICAL CREATION ACCOUNTS

Attribute refers to the characteristic/ nature / quality or attribute of someone.
The two creation accounts bring out the following qualities of God;

He is the only God.
God is moral and is concerned with the behavior of human kind.
He is the sole creator and created out of nothing/substance.
He is a God of order, a planner and organizer of the universe e.g. He created in stages.
He is good and the source of goodness and real happiness. (Genesis 1:10).
He is a personal God and likes having a loving relationship with him.
He is all-powerful-omnipotent e.g. He created out of a word.
He is a spirit and Omni-present or is spiritually present everywhere.
- In the beginning the spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:2).

Genesis 1:2 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God[a] swept over the face of the waters.

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The Galilean Ministry, John the Baptist and Baptism of Jesus

21/7/2020

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The Galilean Ministry

List of Contents

The preaching of John the Baptist
The relevance of John’s teaching to a Christian’s daily life.
Reasons why Christians find it hard to apply the teachings of John the Baptist
The Baptism of Jesus
The significance of the voice from heaven
Give Five Reasons Why Jesus Was Baptized

GALILEAN MINISTRY

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National Goals and Objectives of Studying C.R.E (Christian Religious Education)

20/7/2020

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C.R.E GENERAL OBJECTIVES & NATIONAL GOALS

National Goals and Objectives of Studying C.R.E (Christian Religious Education)

Gain insights into the unfolding of God’s self-revelation to human kind through:
1. Their personal experience
2. The African Religious Heritage
3. The biblical relation as whole and specifically in Jesus Christ
4. The Christian community
Use the acquired social, spiritual and moral insights to think critically and make appropriate moral decisions in a rapidly changing society.
Appreciate and respect their own, and other people’s cultural and Christian beliefs and practices.
Acquire the basic principles of Christian living and develop a sense of self respect and respect for others. .
Promote international consciousness through the understanding of universal brotherhood and sisterhood.
Contribute positively to the transformation of self and the society as a whole.
Acquire knowledge for thither studies in various career fields.

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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: DAVID AND SOLOMON

19/7/2020

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List of Contents

Background to Kingship in Israel
The Roles of the Judges /Characteristics of judges

Background to Kingship in Israel

Refers to the manner in which a community’s way of life is ruled or controlled.
When the Israelites settled in Canaan for the first 200 years they were ruled by judges.
The first judge was Joshua who took over after Moses died in the wilderness.
The period after Joshua’s death was characterized by political and social disorganization and was between the Israelites and their neighbouring nations.
To restore order, God raised judges to rule over the people of Israel e.g.
Othniel      - Judges 3:9 – 10.
Eliud         - Judges 3:15.
Shamgar    - Judges 3:31.
Deborah    - Judges 4:4.
Gideon      - Judges 6:11 – 24, 7:1 – 2.

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REASONS FOR STUDYING CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (C.R.E)

18/7/2020

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State the importance of studying C.R.E
The benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in secondary schools

State the importance of studying C.R.E

By studying C.R.E, a learner gets to know God’s power, character and how God reveals himself to humankind.
C.R.E helps learners to know God’s will for humankind and how He expects us to live.
This will help learners to develop faith in God.
Helps learners to acquire spiritual insight which is used in making appropriate decisions on how to handle issues that face them in life e.g. drug abuse, incest, corruption, and homosexuality.
The subject helps the learner to acquire basic principles/rules that guide a person to develop morally, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
Helps learners become more aware of their internal / inner state and this creates self awareness, leading to the development of self-respect, self-worth and identity.
Helps the learner to understand and to respect the differences among people in the society.
It also helps the learner to tolerate one another and appreciate one another consequently relating well with others and even resolve differences.
The study of C.R.E promotes national unity.
We get to understand that God created all people regardless of gender, race, and religion.
On a boarder sense, it promotes international consciousness.
This comes as a result of the awareness that all human beings were created by the same God.
It provides an important background for entry into careers and ambitions e.g. law, clergy, C.R.E teaching, and administration.
By studying the subject one knows more about the Bible and the personalities in it.
Helps to explain certain mysteries in life e.g. origin of mankind, why people die, and the destiny of human beings.
Helps the learner to appreciate/understand the environment as the creation of God and the need to conserve/ preserve/care for it.
It equips the learner with appropriate skills, attitudes and knowledge which are important for economic development.
Such virtues include handwork, diligence, honesty, tolerance, and respect among others.
C.R.E. contributes to the national goals of education e.g. patriotism, nationalism.

The benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in secondary schools

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The Christian Teaching on Wealth, Money and Poverty

15/7/2020

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Teaching on wealth
Christian teaching on poverty

Teaching on wealth

The Christian Teaching on Wealth, Money and Poverty

Wealth is a blessing from God
Those who obey God’s laws, teachings of the prophets are promised blessings by God (Deut 28: 1—4)
Wealth has duties associated with it e.g. 10% tithe, alms to the poor, and an aspect of stewardship
Wealth should be used wisely. People are not owners of their property but are stewards. Should share with the poor, needy
Wealth is not permanent e.g. parable of the rich fool. When people die, they take nothing with them. Naked into the world, naked out of the world (Job. 1:21)
Wealth can create a false sense of independence feeling of self reliance no need for God
Wealth should be obtained justly — no happiness for a person who gets riches in the wrong way.
Wrong attitude to wealth can lead to idolatry and other dangers (Matt.19: 23 —24) danger of materialism — making riches their God, the love of money is the root of all evil (1 timothy 6:10)
It is wrong to discriminate against others on the basis of material possessions. Jesus associated with the rich, the poor, the sick etc
Seek spiritual wealth, which is permanent and more fulfilling than material wealth, which is transitory — temporal (Matt 6:19 — 20)
Acknowledge God as the source of one's riches
Use wealth to help the needy
Wealth is an instrument to enable us live decently
Obsession with money and wealth leads to sin
Church leaders should avoid greed for wealth (1 Timothy 3:3)
God will judge rich exploiters.

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Relevance and Reasons of Baptism to Christians today

14/7/2020

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List of Contents

Relevance of Baptism to Christians Today
The Temptation of Jesus - Luke 4:1-13
Relevance of Jesus’ Temptations to Christians Today'
Lessons Christians Learn From the Temptations of Jesus
Reasons Why Christians Undergo Baptism Today
Give Five Reasons Why Jesus Was Baptized

Relevance of Baptism to Christians Today

Relevance and Reasons of Baptism to Christians today

Though baptism one becomes a member of the church of Christ/body of Christ.
Through baptism, one receives the Holy Spirit who acts as a counselor and guides the new convert into spiritual life.
Baptism marks the death of the old self and the beginning of new life in Christ (death and resurrection of Jesus).
Jesus was baptized and Christians should emulate him an identify with him.
One becomes a child of God.
A Christian achieves complete forgiveness of sins because water is symbolic of cleansing/purifying.
Prepares Christians for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Baptism is an example of the modern religious covenant between the Christian and God.
Baptism is a symbol of forgiveness.

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Traditional African understanding of Leisure

13/7/2020

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Traditional African Understanding of Leisure
Examples of leisure activities in traditional African society
Leisure activities that were communal
Nature of African Traditional Understanding of Leisure

Traditional African Understanding of Leisure

In traditional African society leisure permeates all aspects of life.
Leisure activities accompany work.
Leisure and work were entertainment.
Work was accompanied by singing, reciting stories sharing past events.

Examples of leisure activities in traditional African society

TRADITIONAL AFRICAN UNDERSTANDING OF LEISURE

Examples of leisure activities in traditional African society include:-

Wrestling
Running
Playing ajua
Mock fighting
Swimming
Spear throwing
Poetry
Music and dance etc

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THE EXODUS

5/7/2020

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List of Contents
Introduction to Exodus Crossing the red sea. (Exodus 14:5 – 31) Provision of water (Exodus 15:22 – 27, 17:1 – 6) Provision of manna and quails (Exodus 16:1 – 35) Defeat of the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8 – 16) Related Question on Sinai Covenant

Introduction to Exodus

An Exodus is a mass movement of people from one place to another
The Israelites hurriedly left Egypt.
They carried with them unleavened bread.
The women took away the jewellery and clothing they had borrowed from the Egyptians as compensation for years of slavery, (had been slaves for 430 years)
The journey of the Israelites through the harsh wilderness, fighting hostile local people, was a difficult one.
Whenever they forgot the mighty deeds God had done for them God gave them a solution to their problems and restored their faith in him.
Moses served as mediator between them and God.
They were directed by God in the wilderness by a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire during the night. (Exodus 13:20 – 22, 14:19 – 20).

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SELECTED ASPECTS IN AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

1/7/2020

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African concept of God, Spirits and Ancestors

Attributes of God as understood by African people

African concept of spirits

Types of spirits

African concept of God, Spirits and Ancestors

SELECTED ASPECTS IN AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

a) God

All African communities believe in a supreme being who is the origin and sustainer of all things.
He is the creator of the universe and all that it contains.
All Africans agree that nobody has ever seen God.

Attributes of God as understood by African people

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THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - KCSE CRE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

The growth of the Kingdom of God ( Luke 13:1 – 35)

THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS SPECIALISTS IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY

VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE USED IN KENYA TODAY

Bible version to be used (used) in teaching CRE secondary

Attributes/Characteristics of God from the Biblical Creation Accounts

The Galilean Ministry

C.R.E GENERAL OBJECTIVES & NATIONAL GOALS

Background to Kingship in Israel

State the importance of studying C.R.E

The benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in secondary schools

Teaching on wealth

Relevance of Baptism to Christians Today

Traditional African Understanding of Leisure

Examples of leisure activities in traditional African society

Introduction to Exodus

African concept of God, Spirits and Ancestors

Attributes of God as understood by African people

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