ELDORET EAST JOINT EXAMINATION CRE PAPER 1, 2 FORM FOUR MODEL 20032021001

1. a) Give reasons why the bible is important to Christians today.

1. it strengthens the faith of Christians
2. helps in spreading the gospel to different people and communities
3. helps Christians to compose songs and hymns
4. helps Christians scholars and authors to write Christian text books, pamphlets and magazines ( Christian literature)
5. helps preachers to convert new people who were non believers
6. helps Christians understand the word of God deeply and properly
7. helps Christian to provide guidance and counseling to fellow Christians who have problems
8. promotes communication between God and Christians
9. to get comfort/consolation

b. how did God effect his plans for the salvation of human kind

1. he searched for Adam after sinning
2. clothed them with garments of skin/leaves
3. caring for the under privileged /needy
4. respecting and practicing the rights /privileges of others
5. by preaching and promoting peace and harmony
6. using their creative talents i.e inventing
7. through scientific and technological discoveries
8. by providing work opportunities /training opportunities in order to help
9. people realize self fulfillment

c. How do Christians continue being co – creators with God?

1. through procreation /having children
2. caring and conserving the environment
3. caring for the under privileged /needy
4. respecting and practicing the rights/priviledges of others
5. by preaching and promoting peace and harmony
6. using their creative talents i.e inventing
7. through scientific and technological discoveries
8. by providing work opportuinites / training opportunities in order to
9. help realize self fulfillment

2. a Describe the call of Abraham

1. God called Abraham in Haran after the death of his father ( Terah)
2. God asked Abraham to leave his country , relatives and go to a lace he would show him. Abraham was 75 years.
3. God made a promise to Abraham
   1. Many descendants
   2. Great nation
   3. Be a source of blessings
   4. His name be famous /great
   5. Curse those who curse him
4. Abraham obeyed and set off with his wife Sarai, nephew Lot, servants; wealth and flock he had acquired in Haran
5. In Canaan God appeared to him and showed him the land he was going to give his descendants
6. Abraham built two altars for the Lord at bethel and shechem where he worshiped God.
7. Then he moved on from place to place, going towards southern part of Canaan.

b) Explain the regulations that God gave Moses about the Passover

1. No foreigner was to take part in the celebrations without getting circumcision together with his household
2. A bought slave would eat the Passover meal after getting circumcised
3. Temporary residents and hired workers were not to eat the Passover meal
4. The blood of the Passover lamb was to be spread on the door posts
5. No bones of the slaughtered animals were to be broken
6. The festival was to be celebrated annually by all
7. The whole community of Israel must celebrate it
8. The meaning of the Passover meal was to be passed on from generation to generations.

c) what is the importance of Decalogue to Christians today?

1. teachers that there is only one God
2. helps Christians to worship the true God and not idols
3. helps Christians to honour leisure time
4. helps Christians to respect life as God given
5. helps Christians to respect other people property
6. helps Christians to love their neighbours by not being false witnesses
7. helps Christians to be contented with what they have so as they avoid coveting
8. helps Christians to live a chaste life by avoiding sexual immorality.

3. a how did God care for the Israelites in the wilderness.

1. guided with a pillar of fire at night and a pillar of cloud during the day
2. Enabled them to cross Red sea safety but drowned the Egyptians
3. Provided with water/sweetened for them bitter water
4. Gave them food: manna, quails
5. Protected them from their enemies e.g Amalekites, enable them to defeat them.
6. Entered into a covenant with them
7. Provided them with Ten commandments and mosaic laws to guide them
8. Healing those who were bitten by snakes
9. He forgave them after breaking the Sinai covenant
10. By providing their leaders e.g Moses, Aaron , priest acted as intermediaries between people and God.

b. Describe the breaking of the Sinai covenant

1. the Israelites were left with Aaron when Moses went up Mt. Sinai to meet God i.e get 10 commandments
2. moses took along ; the Israelites began to suspect that he had disowned them
3. they prevailed upon Aaron to make a god they could see i.e he made golden calf for them to worship.
4. Aaron used jewelery they had taken out of Egypt
5. The worshipped the calf, sacrificed toit, sang and danced before it. Acted immorally before it.
6. They worshipped it claiming that it delivered them from Egypt
7. God was greatly angered i.e sent Moses to go down i.e see what the people had done
8. Moses pleaded with God not to destroy them.
9. Moses went down and was so annoyed that he dropped the stone tablets on which the commandments were written.
10. They had broken the covenant ( blasphemed)
11. Moses punished them by making them drink water mixed with the idol’s ashes
12. Those who did not repent were killed i.e the people from the tribe of Levi became priests.

c. state six factors that cause people to depart from God’s instruction

1. bad company
2. Weak in faith/human weakness
3. Ignorance of God’s ways
4. Threats from non – believers
5. Greed and lust for wealth
6. Greed for power
7. Lack of faith/trust in God
8. impatience

4. a. significance of the ark of covenant in Jerusalem

1. The ark symbolized king David; obedience to God
2. It was to ensure that the presence of God was felt by all the people of Israel
3. It made Jerusalem the religious centre of Israel, hence God’s holy city.
4. It was a unifying factor to the people of Israel
5. It showed that David was a servant of God while the real king was Yahweh
6. The ark helped David to maintain moral behaviour in Israel.
7. By bringing the ark to Jerusalem , David humbled himself before God despite being a king
8. David used the ark to remain close to God for proper guidance and salvation of Israel.

b. failures of King saul which made God to reject him as king of isreal.

1. He spared king Agag of Amalekites i.e kept best sheep and cattle of amalekites
2. He disobeyed God’s command e.g between Israelites war and the amalekites – failed
3. He assumed priestly duties and offered sacrifices when Samuel delayed during the war with philistines at gilgal
4. Spirit of the lord left Saul and was replaced with an evil spirit that tormented him
5. He was jeolous of David for his success as a warrior. He plotted to kill David
6. Saul committed the sin of necromancy - consulted a diviner/ medium after the death of Samuel.
7. He exposed his soldiers to hunger hence they ate meat with blood – was a sin before God
8. He committed suicide during the battle against the philistines . suicide disgraced God’s rule as a giver of life
9. He massacred the Gibeonites against the oath given during the time of Joshua.

c. reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties effectively.

1. Ridicule from the members of the society
2. Inability to live up to the expectations of the electorate
3. Lack of training in leadership skills leading to poor public relations
4. Division and conflicts wit the parties
5. Lack of adequate forum to meet and address their electorate
6. Insecurity , death threats and harassment from enemies
7. Different ideologies resulting in divisive decisions
8. Personal differences between the politicians
9. Several barriers i.e differences based on culture , tribe , religion etc
10. Woman leaders are discriminated against and looked down upon.

5.a. categories of prophets in the O.T

1. true prophets – acted on behalf of God
2. upheld new covenant
3. False prophets - who claimed to speak in the name of Yahweh
4. their message never came to pass
5. Major prophets – their writings are elaborate , have books in their names e.g Isaiah, Jeremiah etc
6. Minor prophets – whose books contain brief oracles eg Amos, Hosea, Micah , Joel etc
7. Canonical prophets - contain minor i.e major prophets . their oracle are recorded under their names
8. Prophetess - women prophets
9. Cultic prophets - prophets whoa re associated with religious activities in shrines.

b. Symbolic act of Jeremiah related to judgement and punishment

1. Linen waist cloth - Jeremiah was asked to hide in a cleft near Euphrates . cloth got ruined and spoilt.
2. Jeremiah personal life – suffered loneliness same way people of Judah would suffer once God unleashed punishment .
3. Jeremiah’s visit to the potters house . he found a potter moulding clay into pots.
4. The defective pots, the potter pressed some clay into a lump and moulded another pot the same way God would do so the people of Judah.
5. The earthen flask/ broken clay flask. Jeremiah broke the clay jar publicly and announced that Yahweh would similarly destroy Jerusalem and Judah.
6. The vision of two baskets of figs good and bad figs - bad figs were unfit for consumption. Jeremiah warned them that God would punish them like bad figs ( horror)
7. The wooden ox –yoke
8. Jeremiah wore it around his neck and walked around publicly - it signified subjection of Judah and other nations to Babylonian rule.
9. Parable of wines and skins and jars
10. Empty jars represented the people of Judah . wine which would fill them was the instrument of God which would use to punish them for their wickedness.

c. Relevance of Jeremiah teachings to Christian today

1. Christian should preach the gospel of Christ
2. Christians should denounce evils in modern society e. g corruption , bribery
3. Christian should condemn modern forms of idol worship/support monotheism
4. Christians should be ready to suffer like Jeremiah /face rejection/opposition
5. Christians should ask sinners to repent in order to get eternal life
6. Christians should rely on Jeremiah’s teaching todeal with dishonesty and distinguish true from false prophets.
7. Christians should know they are new covenant community founded on faith.
8. Christians should advocate universal human values e.g responsibility , justice , obedience , respect for life etc

6. a Seven ways in which Africans venerated ancestors

1. ancestors were remembered through naming of children after them
2. Given various rituals to appease the ancestors
3. Pouring libations to them in form of beer, milk , honey etc
4. Invited during ceremonies e.g rites of passage
5. Through mentioning their names during innovations
6. Maintaining the graves of the dead ancestors / respectful burials
7. Giving offering and sacrificed to them.
8. Praying to God through them
9. Teaching children about them /their culture i.e religion
10. Building shrines for them
11. Communicating with them through diviners
12. Involving them in community ‘s plan and decisions.

b. the role of rites of passage in inculcating youth, with moral values in T.A.S .

1. Initiation and marriage : - obedience as a moral value was reinforced
2. Children taught to obey parents /elders
3. Initiation and marriage : respect as moral value was emphasized
4. Initiation i.e marriage :- honesty, youth were taught on importance of honesty in marriage
5. Self control was stressed during preparation for initiation and adolescents were educated on need for self control in sexual matters.
6. Mutual concern and sharing were inculcated during initiation rite
7. Chastity/ sexual purity emphasised during initiation
8. Responsibility : - initiates were taught how to be responsible future wives and husbands.
9. Courage and bravery: emphasized during initiation to enable initiates face challenges in life
10. Hard work: emphasized during marriage rite . hard work was necessary to enable future wives , husbands provide for their families.
11. Patriotism : was enhanced during initiation and marriage rites
12. Hospitality: stressed during rites like birth, naming , initiation , marriage.
13. Loyalty: emphasized during initiation
14. Thankfulness: emphasized during all rites of passage. Every youth was trained to thank parents i.e all members.

c. factors undermining the wor of traditional specialists today.

1. modern science and technology has come up with modern scientific drugs
2. western education / formal education
3. Christianity
4. urbanization
5. Western culture /values
6. Mass media
7. New forms of government affected role of elders
8. Money economy

1. a . how did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah on the suffering servant

1. he bore the sins of mankind /delivered mankind from sins
2. he Submissively accepted suffering and disgrace
3. he was despised and rejected by the Jewish religious leaders
4. he was pierced and wounded on his side while on the cross
5. he was crucified alongside tow thieves
6. he was buried in a rich man’s tomb
7. he appeared before the Sanhedrin and Pilate for judgement
8. through him , God’s everlasting kingdom was established
9. God exalted Jesus and made Him Lord and judge.

b. rituals that Jesus underwent to show he was a Jew

1. was named according to Jewish custom
2. dedication
3. presented to God as required by law
4. Circumcision on the 8 th day
5. Mary mother of Jesus underwent purification ceremony 40 days after the birth of Jesus.
6. Jesus visited the temple at the age of 12 years during Passover. Celebrated Passover ie last supper
7. Jesus attended sabath services / went to synagogue
8. Kept jewish religious observation e.g fasting and praying

c. God delivers the oppressed

1. God is faithful to his promises
2. Christians should thank God for what he has done
3. God humbles the proud and exalts the lowly
4. God is a source of blessing
5. God feeds the the hungry/provides
6. God saves/mighty/just
7. God is merciful / God is good

2. a. in wilderness

1. When he healed a dump man, they demanded a sign
2. Was tempted to arbitrate between two brothers
3. When the rich young rulers called Jesus a good teacher.
4. When his parents wanted to see him he refused
5. When he was asked whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar
6. During his arrest, he was tempted to escape the cup of suffering
7. During the trial he was asked whether he was the messiah
8. During his crucifixion , he was mocked and sat on.
9. On the cross , one of the thieves wanted him to deliver them
10. He was questioned by the Sadducees about the resurrection.

b. teachings of Jesus on true discipleship from the sermon on the plain

1. disciples should have perseverance in the face of opposition
2. have unwavering faith in Jesus/ deep rooted faith
3. should love their enemies / appreciate them
4. be generous and share with those who do not have
5. be obedient to Christ’s teachings
6. forgive others / merciful to others/ show compassion
7. avoid hypocrisy and show self righteousness
8. fair when passing judgement to others / not judge others
9. bless those who curse them/pray for those who mistreat them.
10. not revenge against their enemies.

c. lessons learnt from the healing of the centurion servant.

1. The mission of Jesus was universal i.e it was for all who believed in him
2. Faith in Jesus Christ is very important to Christians
3. Christians should have great love and concern for their servants
4. Christians realize that God has power to heal all forms of illnesses.
5. Christains should show compassion to the nedy
6. Leaders should realize that positions of leadership are for the service to the community
7. Christians should not discriminate against others. They should bring all to the kingdom of God.

3. a. relate the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector as recorded in Luk 18: 9 -14

1. Jesus told the parable of the Pharisee who was of his goodness
2. both the Pharisee and the tax collector went to the temple to pray
3. The pharisee stood apart by himself and prayed – praised himself , not like other men , extortionists, unjust , adulterers like the tax collector.
4. The Pharisees despised the tax collector
5. He said that he fast twice a week , gives tithes
6. Tax collector stood far off, he humbled himself
7. He beat his breast and asked God to be merciful to him since he was a sinner
8. Jesus the disciples that the tax collector and not the Pharisee was in the right relationship with God.
9. Jesus said; whoever exalts himself will be humbled ie those who humble themselves will be exalted.

b. Qualities of those who belong to the kingdom of God

1. they are humble
2. They are repentant
3. They seek forgiveness of their sin
4. They renounce those things that hinder their relationship with God
5. They hear the word of God and put into practice
6. They are ready to do God’s will
7. They work hard and produce fruits that enable the kingdom of God to grow.

C. Six ways in which Christians prepare for the second coming of Christ

1. praying and fasting always
2. Living holy lives/ avoiding sins / avoid immorality
3. Constantly believing in Jesus Christ as saviour ad Lord
4. Participating in the work of evangelism /preaching
5. Observing God’s commandments
6. Repenting sins whenever they go astray
7. Exercising virtues like love, forgiveness etc

4. a. Role of the holy spirit as taught by Jesus Christ.

1. will be the counselor to Christ followers
2. Will guide and advise them on worldly and spiritual matters
3. Will ensure that the disciple speak the truth
4. Will make Christ’s disciples to pass judgement to the sinful world.
5. Introduce /remind the disciples of Christ’s teachings
6. Enable disciples to perform and prophecy about God.
7. Enable the disciple to know who Christ was/relationship with God the father.
8. Reveal the sins of the world /pronounce judgement
9. Reveal the glory of Jesus as victory over evil
10. Enable disciples to discern /expose the secret of sinful people.

b. What did peter say about Jesus during the day of Pentecost

1. Jesus was a descendant of David
2. God had made Jesus both Lord and saviour
3. Jesus was from Nazareth / the great king promised to David
4. The death of Jesus led to the coming of the holy spirit
5. God confirmed Jesus works, wonder and signs
6. Jesus rose from the dead and he is seated at the right hand of God
7. The death of Jesus was according to God’s plan (passion i.e. death)
8. Jesus is the son of God/ Messiah
9. The disciples are the witnesses of Christ’s works and miracles
10. Though the Jews killed Jesus, God raised Him.

c. ways in which Christians manifests the fruits of the Holy Spirit

1. Love greatest of all gifts i.e. fruit of the Holy spirit
2. Enables Christian to show affection i.e. compassion
3. Joy: helps a Christian to be happy in Christ/share their joy with others.
4. Peace: enables a Christian to live i.e. work in harmony with others.
5. Patience: enables a Christian not to give up/get discouraged.
6. Kindness: enables a Christian to be helpful/caring.
7. Generosity: helps Christian to share with others the needy.
8. Faithfulness: enables a Christians to trust in God. Believe in God.
9. Gentleness: helps Christian to be calm/not violent, moderate in all situations.
10. Self control: help Christians control emotions/actions/be disciplined (be righteouss even under temptation)
11. Humility: helps Christian to be humble in all situations.
12. Christians should live by the spirit through faith in Christ i.e. is earn the fruits of the spirit.

5.a. symbols used to refer to the unity of believers in the New Testament

1. People of God
2. The body of Christ
3. The vine and the branches
4. The bride
5. The church/ Assembly of God

b. Explain how PAUL used the metaphor body of Christ to describe the unity of  believers

1. The church, the human body ahs many members who function for the good of the whole church
2. The church has many members from different backgrounds , but baptized in one spirit
3. Every member of the church has a role to play for the development of the church
4. Different members in the church have different gifts which are used differently for the development of the church
5. All members of the same church are equal because they serve the same God.
6. Christians should achieve unity by practicing humility and patience.
7. If one part of the body suffers or if one Christian suffers all others are affected and should be concerned about each other.
8. Each function of different members of the church are equally valued by God e.g ushers , pastors etc.

c. ways in which Christians work in unity

1. provision of relief supplies in famine stricken areas
2. harambee contributions
3. inter- denominational worship/fellowship/prayer
4. inter – church marriages /burials
5. joint work of bible society of Kenya
6. production of CRE syllabus / curriculum
7. provision of training eg colleges raining clergy
8. jointly condemning social evils and injustices
9. development of Christian programmes in the media
10. participation in constitution making

6.a. sources of Christian ethics

1. Bible/biblical scriptures
2. Natural law
3. The Christian community
4. Human reason and experience
5. Christian literature
6. Teachings of Jesus Christ /faith in God
7. Secular law/civil law
8. God’s revelation / God’s messengers
9. Church rituals
10. Situation ethnics

b. Explain seven Christian teachings on male/ female relationships

1. male/female were created as equal human beings ; created in the image and likeness of God
2. male/ female created for companionship /mutual help/ partners / complement
3. both are co creators with God purpose with God’s purpose of procreation
4. union between both is consummated in marriage
5. relationship is based on love and respect / chastity
6. man – husband is the head of family . should love the wife who in turn submits to him.
7. Each man to have his own wife i.e each woman her own husband to avoid immorality
8. Husbands and wives not deny each other conjugal rights
9. Youth should abstain from sex until marriages
10. Their bodies are temple of the holy spirit , belong to God.
11. Short period of abstinence for married people butt with consent of both
12. Christians appreciate different roles of men i.e women in church i.e family.

c. Briefly describe the preparation of marriage in T.A.S

1. In marriage preparation , there were rules i.e regulations to be followed
2. Initiation : initiates were taught sex issues , marriage i.e family life
3. Choosing of marriage partner , considered :- done by parents or relatives . was communal and parental participation in selection of a marriage partner , considered good qualities.
4. Courtship / betrothal : - means friendship i.e dating between a man and a woman who intended to marry.
5. Courtship prepared for one marriage
6. Bride wealth in form of cattle , goats , food stuffs ( dowry was paid)
7. Marriage rituals were also performed as dowry was paid.
8. Final arrangements – wedding . Including how the bride joins her husband. Varied from one society to another.
9. Now live together as married people.
10. Union was blessed by elders i.e community members.
11. Sacrifices were offered to God ie. Ancestors to ask for blessings.

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

b) State the teaching of Jesus on wealth

1. Wealth should be worked for
2. It is a gift from God
3. Should be shared with the poor
4. Can prevent people from worshipping God
5. It is not permanent (rich fool)
6. He should use wealth to get external life
7. spreading the gospel

c) Explain ways in which people misuse their wealth in society today

1. Bribe for position or obtain something
2. Bribe to escape punishment
3. Use money to kill enemies, old people using money to reduce the young
4. Prostitution
5. Extravagant - buying two cars
6. Buying dangerous weapons
7. oppressing the poor
8. exploitation
9. Gambling.

b) Give reasons why missionaries started schools

1. To use them as means of evangelizing the Africans/ win African converts to Christianity
2. To train African catechist/and evangelists who
3. could be used in the missionary work
4. To use the schools to 'civilize'/transform the Africans
5. To use the schools to fight against /or eliminate certain African practices, which were not in keeping with Christianity (e.g. witchcraft, polygamy)
6. To train people to work in the colonial administration / in the settlers farms and in the mission stations.
7. To provide education in order to uplift the living standard to Africans'
8. To teach the converts how to read so that they could read the Bible and other Christian literature for themselves/translate the bible
9. To equip the African with basic skills of literacy and numerate social and practical skills.
10. The missionaries also wanted to us schools to teach religious instructions/knowledge for the spiritual development of adherents /deepen their faith

c)  How does the church in Kenya use mass media to educate Kenyans?

1. Use of radio/television to air programs that cover a wide range of Christian life and ministry e.g. worship services, plays film literatures, choirs, songs and crusades
2. Use of newspapers to educate the people on the work of church and how they should behave.
3. Churches publishing their own magazines, pamphlets, brochures and newsletter in which they write on various issues – (political, social economical, religious and family life).
4. Use of posters carrying Christian message and teaching
5. Print Post Cards, which carry Christian carry Christian message 

Give five reasons why it is important for a family to discuss its budget.

1. Budget gets rid of conflicts that result from poor spending of money
2. Let’s the family be in control of their money
3. Brings the family together by building strong financial ties
4. Eliminates impulse buying
5. Helps the family save money
6. Helps the family focus on more important goals
7. Helps the family set aside some money to help the poor and the build the church.

State five factors which hinder Christians in Kenya from helping the needy. (5marks)

1. Too many needy cases
2. Lack of experts to help in specialized areas e.g. in hospitals to help people with special needs
3. Tribal/ ethnic feelings/ zoning prevalent at present/ marginalization
4. Political learning’s and influence Christians belonging to a political party are not free to help needy people who do not belong where they belong
5. Poor communication/ infrastructure in some parts of the country
6. Sometimes aid has some strings attached  donors dictate how aid should be spent// given used
7. Economic demands/ inflation which leave Christians with nothing to help  the poor with/ give/ lack of enough resources
8. Indifferences by some Christians to the plight of the needy/ some Christians are too attached to their material wealth/ selfishness
9. Corruption/ bribery prevailing in the society/ lack of transparency  and accountability discourage some of the Christians from helping the poor
10. Denominational factors where Christians from one denomination are not ready to help the needy  who are not members of their church
11. Lack of strategies/ procedure/ system on how help given is spent
12. Lack of awareness by some Christians on almsgiving  (5 x 1 = 5 mks)

Suggest five ways in which the Church in Kenya could help street children. (5marks)

1. Rehabilitate them/ reform them/ change them
2. Try to link them up with their families / parents
3. Give them guidance and counseling
4. Provide them with the basics  of life- food, shelter and  clothing/ material support
5. Help them to go to school/ provide leaving  resources/ pay  school fees
6. Help in building home for them/ contribute to  building homes
7. Appeal to the governments and the non- governmental  organizations and the community to help  those children
8. Persuade them to attend church and accept them into the churches/ give them moral support.
9. Accept and welcome street boys to their homes
10. Evangelize them/ win them to the church
11. Start money generating projects for them
12. Help equip them with  survival skills for employment and self- employment
13. Teach them  values and morals e.g. cleanliness, honesty, self – respect (5 mks)

State five ways through which Christians show love to famine stricken people. (5marks)

1. Praying for them
2. Providing them with food and water clothes i.e. sharing.
3. Initiating/funding projects to help them become self-reliant food production.
4. Sanitizing people on the plight of the affected cases.
5. Advocating for equitable distribution of resources.
6. Supporting their self-help projects.
7. Providing medical facilities/care.
8. Providing basic education/skills/training
9. Providing basic education/skills/training
10. Providing guidance and counseling/preaching to then
11. Providing guidance and counseling/preaching to then.
12. Providing personal care/visiting them. 5x1=5mks

Give five reasons why Christians take up insurance policies. (5marks)       

1. It is a saving/ form  of investment
2. To provide security against risks (disability, death, theft, sickness etc.)
3. It can assist one to get a loan
4. To fulfil legal requirements/ moral obligations
5. For the beneficiaries to inherit
6. For use in old age/ after retirement
7. To generate revenue/ income/ create employment    (5 x  1 = 5 mks)

c) How should a Christian respond when offered a bribe? (6marks)

1. He should  not accept the bribe
2. He should condemn the act of bribing
3. He should pray for God’s guidance
4. He should advice the person not to depend on bribing

(c) Why do some Christians find it difficult to share their wealth with others? (6 marks)

1. There is selfishness/ individuals in modern  society
2. The high costly of living  has led to  economic constraints
3. Some only share with members of their tribe/ race/ clan/ family
4. Denominational differences hinder the spirit of sharing
5. It can encourage dependence/ laziness
6. It is difficult to identify those  who may genuinely require help/ assistance
7. Those receiving help may be suspicious
8. Those receiving the assistance may not  show appreciation
9. They have not understood the biblical concept of sharing. ( 1 x 6  = 6 mks)

Outline the steps the church is taking to reduce poverty in Kenya today.  (7 marks)

1. Advocates  for equitable distribution of resources
2. Condemns unfair treatment of workers
3. Supports  income generating activities among its members
4. Initiates projects where people are employed
5. Establishes people on the importance of sharing resources/ communal living
6. Encourage self- employment
7. Preaches against idleness/ encourages dignity of work
8. Condemns deals in the society (7 x 1 = 7 mks)

(a) Explain how unfair distribution of wealth can lead to social disorder in Kenya today (8 marks)

1. It causes anger/hatred.
2. Some people can steal/grab in order to be at per with those who have.
3. It widens the gap between the rich and the poor.
4. Regional/ethnic clashes can occur because of inequitable distribution of land.
5. It can create discontent/dissolution/apathy among the people.
6. It forms a basis for oppression of the poor by the rich/those who have.
7. It makes those who have look down upon those who don’t have.
8. It can lead to violence/murder,
9. It can lead to sexual exploitation/immorality.
10. It leads to strikes/demonstrations/industrial action.
11. It can lead to a strained relationship between the government and the people. (4x2=8marks)

a) Explain four negative effects of the introduction of money economy on traditional African communities. (8 marks)

1. It has led to introduction of wage labour instead of communal working that existed.
2. It led to migration to town as people search for better paying jobs, destroying the closely knit traditional way of life.
3. It has led to formation of social-economic classes among the people/rich versus poor thus creating suspicion/insecurity.
4. It has created individualism which has destroyed the communal way of living/extended family relationship.
5. It has led to vices like bribery/corruption/exploitation which have replaced honesty/fairness in traditional African setting.
6. The dependency on no money has led to social evils like prostitution, immorality which has destroyed the traditional concept of marriage/value of sex.
7. It has led to private ownership of land/land can be bought by those with money hence destroying the traditional land ownership.
8. Dowry has been commercialized thus destroying the traditional African meaning of showing appreciation of the family of the bride/girl.
9. The type of education one receives is now determined by the amount of money one has unlike in the traditional set up where the elders passed on education to all without being paid.
10. Due to the introduction of money economy modern means of transport have been acquired which led to accidents/pollution of the environment.
11. Age is no longer a determinant of social status/ a rich young man maybe respected by an elder who is not economically stable. (4 x 2 = 8marks)

b) Outline six teachings of Jesus on wealth. (6 marks)

1. Wealth should be acquired in the right manner
2. Wealth a gift from God/God given
3. Wealth should be used to serve God/expand God’s Kingdom.
4. Those who have wealth are only stewards
5. Those who have wealth are only stewards.
6. Poverty is not a result of sin/the poor can only enjoy God’s blessing
7. Wealth can be hindrance for one to enter in the Kingdom of God.
8. One cannot serve God and Mammon/wealth
9. Wealth cannot satisfy all human needs/cannot answer human quest for salvation.
10. Those who have wealth should avoid extravagance/prodigality/luxury
11. Earth wealth/possession is temporary
12. Those who have wealth should use it responsibly. (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

c) Give six reasons why Christians should not involve themselves in gambling. (6 marks)

1. Gambling enables one to get money/wealth without working for it.
2. In gambling one’s gain leads to another person’s loss.
3. It creates bitterness in the one who loses.
4. The Bible condemns gambling/unfair interests.
5. It involves taking advantage of the ignorant players.
6. There is no security on the wealth/money one puts in gambling.
7. It is addictive/can become a compulsive habit.
8. It can interfere with family budget/priorities/can cause misunderstanding in the family/friends.
9. It can lead to violence/loss of life.
10. It can lead to stress/illness. ‘
11. It can lead to stress/illness.
12. It shows lack of trust/dependence upon God.
13. It can lead to poverty.
14. Time wasting/at the expense of productive work. (6 x 1 = 6 marks).

(c) Give six reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in society today.  (6 marks)

1. Tribal/ethnic feelings may hinder one from giving assistance to the needy.
2. Political leaning/affiliations influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their   camp.
3. Lack of what to share/inadequacy
4. Indifferences of some Christians to the light of the needy.
5. Denominational differences where some Christians are not ready share with those who do not belong to their group
6. Poor communication/infrastructure in some parts of the country that make impossible to reach   the needy
7. It is difficult to identify the genuine needy cases
8. Misappropriation of resources meant for assisting the needy discourages Christian from contributing.
9. There are too many needy cases.

State seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick (7 marks)

1. Some Christians lack the gift of healing
2. They are afraid of being infected
3. Because of religious/ denominational barriers
4. They lack knowledge / skill of handling the sick
5. They have no time for the sick
6. Because of poverty/ may not have enough resources to share
7. Lack of love for the needy/ sick
8. It is difficult for some Christians to determine those who are genuinely sick/ fainting
9. Due to social differences / status/ educational background
10. Due to nepotism/ ethic affiliations
11. Due to gender biases

(a) Outline the traditional African concept of wealth. (6 marks)

1. Wealth is a blessing from God.
2. It is pan and parcel of human existence.
3. It is measured in the amount of property/wives/children one has.
4. It can be individually/communally owned.
5. Wealth is acquired through hard work/inheritance/gift.
6. Wealth determines ones social status.
7. Wealth should be used to help the needy in society.
8. There are rules governing how it is distributed.
9. Wealth is used to worship God/Appease ancestors. (6x1=6 mark)

(c)  Explain six ways the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya today. (6 marks)

1. The Church preaches/teaches/encourages hard work among the citizens which enables them to fight poverty.
2. The Church speaks against vices like oppression/exploitation of the poor by the rich in the society which arc promoting poverty.
3. The Church takes care of the poor by providing them with material possession
4. The Church has established projects that offer employment to members •>) the society, this enables them to take care of their needs.
5. The Church gives out bursaries to the needy children enabling them undertake education and get employment.
6. The Church is offering subsidized medical -services which enhances the economic output/productivity of the people.
7. The Church is working together with the government to create a peaceful society which promotes economic/social development.
8. The Church prays for God's intervention in the lives of the poor which gives them hope in life.
9. It offers guidance and counseling to the poverty stricken thus enabling them to open up to realities of life (6 x 1=6 marks)

(a) List seven ways in which wealth is acquired in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

1. Wealth is acquired through inheritance
2. Through payment of bride wealth/dowry
3. Through farming/livestock rearing
4. Through barter trade/exchange of goods/services
5. By marrying many wives/having many children
6. Through raids/wars
7. By using skills/talents
8. By utilizing natural/available resources
9. Through receiving gifts. 7x1=7 marks

(b) Explain the negative effects of the introduction of money economy in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

1. Money economy has led to wage labour which has replaced communal working
2. It has led to rural urban migration hence destroying the closely knit way of life in traditional African communities
3. Money economy has led to formation of classes/gap between the rich and poor which encourages suspicion/insecurity/witchcraft
4. It has led to individualism which has replaced the extended family
5. It has led to bribery/corruption which has replaced the moral values of honesty/faithfulness
6. It has changed land ownership from being communal to private/people sell land for money and end up being squatters
7. Money economy has led to commercialization of bride wealth whereby the parents of the bride exploit the groom
8. Money economy has shifted the respect that was accorded to elders because of their wisdom to young people who are rich
9. It has encouraged dependence on a few individuals who are employed/has encouraged laziness
10. It has led to social evils/immorality 7 x 1 = 7 marks

(c) How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor? (6 marks)

1. Christians should pay taxes to the government as required
2. By creating job opportunities/employing the jobless
3. Through training/equipping the poor with skills for self-reliance
4. By assisting the poor to access loans/credit facilities to improve their livelihood
5. By condemning vices that widen the gap between the rich and the poor
6. By exercising fairness/avoiding corrupt practices
7. Christians should call upon the government to be accountable to her citizens
8. Through preaching/advocating for application of virtues that promote equality
9. Providing education for the poor. 6 x I = 6 marks

Teaching on wealth

Traditional African Understanding of Leisure

Examples of leisure activities in traditional African society