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CONFIDENTIAL
EASTERN PROVINCE
MOCK EXAMINATIONS

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS 2046/1

EDUCATION

JULY/AUGUST – 2019

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A

Answer one question from this section

1.(a) Relate the story of Joseph and Mary’s flight to Egypt and their return to Nazareth

(Mathew 2: 13-33)

 Now when they had departed,

 behold, an angel of Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying,
 “Arise” take the young and his mother,
 flee to Egypt;
 and stay there until I tell you to leave
 for Herod will seek the young child to destroy Him.
 when he arose, he took the child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt.
 And was there until the death of Herod,
 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
 “out of Egypt I called my son”,
 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men,
 He was angry
 He sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in its
districts,
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 from two years old and under

 According to the time which he had determined from the wise men.
 then was fulfilled what was spoken by prophet Jeremiah;
 A voice was heard in Rammah, weeping and loud lamentation
 but when Herod died,
 the angel appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt
 Saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel.
 For those who sought the child’s life are dead.
 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.
 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father
Herod, he was afraid to go there.
 And warned in a dream he withdrew in to the district of Galilee.
 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what spoken by the prophet
might be fulfilled.
 That he would be called a Nazarene.
Any 10 points ½ mark each = 5 marks

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(b) mention two titles of Jesus given in the nativity stories about the announcement of
his

Birth and explain how each one shows the purpose of his coming.

 Jesus: means savior: Jesus came to save people from their sins.
 Messiah or Christ; means the anointed one: Jesus had come for a special purpose to
redeem mankind.
 Son of David: means that he was born from David’s line or ancestry.
 Son of the most high: means son of God to represent His deity.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

(a) (i) Anita, your friend wonders why God used Mary and Joseph to bring up
Jesus when there were many other people at that time. Give Anita three reasons
why God chose Mary and Joseph?
 Their way of life pleased God
 They were expecting the messiah
 They were instructed in a supper natural way to use their natural desires;
 They were willing to be used
 They were available to fulfill God’s purposes

Any three points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) How do people in modern Zambian society make right decisions? Give three
points.
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 Circumstances in their lives

 Advice from friends
 Using their freedom properly
 Doing various things to discover what they do best’
 Prayer
 Through reading the scriptures (Bible)

Any three points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian teaching on Religious duty and family royalt different
from Zambian Traditional Religion?

Christianity: Loyalty goes to God

Z.T.R: Loyalty goes to family first.

Christianity; It is imperative that the child should obey parents.

Z.T.R: A child can disobey parents.

Christianity: it is essential to obey the Bible.

Z.T.R : It is essential to obey parents.

2. (a) Narrate the incident when Abraham was tested by God. (Genesis 22: 1-19)

 Sometime later God tested Abraham

 He said to him, Abraham!
 “ here I am”, he replied
 Then God said, “Take your son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of
Moriah.
 Sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.
 Early the next morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey
 He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac.
 When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had
told him about.
 On the third day Abraham looked up and saw a place in the distance.
 He said to his servants, “stay here with the donkey while I and my boy go over there.
 We will worship and come back to you.
 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he
carried the fire and knife.
 As the two went on together Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, ‘Father?”
 “yes, my son” Abraham replied
 Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my
son.
 And the two went together
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 When they reached the place God told him about, Abraham built an altar there and
arranged the wood on it.
 He bound his son Isaac top and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.
 Then he reached on his hand and took the knife to slay his
 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, Abraham, Abraham!
 “Here I am”, he replied.
 “do not do anything to him”
 “Now I know that you fear God because you have not with hold from me your son,
your only son”
 Abraham looked up and there, the thicket he saw a ram caught by his horns.

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 He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.
 So Abraham called that place the Lord will provide.
 And this day it is said, “on the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.

Any 10 points ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) What can Christians learn from this story? Give two points.

 Being faithful to God or being obedient to God

 God rewards those who trust him even in temptation

(c) (i) The school manager for Tikondane secondary school found Getrude, a pupil
from her school at a hotel in the company of men. Getrude tried to hide but was
caught. When asked why she was at the hotel instead of her parents home,
Getrude replied “the devil tempted me” state two ways temptation comes to
people and one way to overcome them

(i) How temptation comes

 Through our senses
 Through our desires
 Through our weaknesses
 Through our pride

(ii) Over come by

 Praying to Jesus
 Moving away from the places of temptations
 Using God’s word
 Resisting
 By Jesus guidance

Any 2 ways of temptation 2 marks each = 4 marks

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(ii) How do people in Zambian society overcome temptation? Give three ways

 Praying
 Resisting to temptation
 Moving away from the places of temptation

Any three points 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian teaching on temptation similar to that of Hinduism?

Give two ways
 Both resist by thinking of women as sisters
 Both believes temptations can lead to sin

3. (a) Relate the story of Jesus healing Simon’s Mother-in-law and what transpired after
that.

(Luke 4:38-40)

 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon

 Now Simon’s Mother-in-law was suffering from high fever
 And they asked Jesus to heal her
 And immediately she rose and served them
 Now when the sun was setting
 All those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him
 And he laid hands to them
 And healed them

Any 10 points ½ mark each =5 marks

(b) State two significant points on why Jesus healed the sick

 Had compassion over the sick

 Had sympathy
 Gave them physical and spiritual life through healing
 Showed love and kindness

Any 2 points, 2 marks each =4 marks

(c) (i) Mr. and Mrs. Banda had been married for 25 years and has been a very happy
couple. Mr. Banda is involved in a road accident and sustains broken legs. The wife
neglects the husband and threatens to divorce him. Give three points of Christian
teaching to Mrs. Banda towards the sick

 Should pray for her husband’s quick recovery

 Show him love
 Show kindness for it was not intentional to have an accident
 Be companionate
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Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian teaching on attitudes towards the sick different to that of

Zambian Traditional Religion. Give two points

Christianity: pray for the sick

Z. T. R : Consult traditional healers and witch doctors

Z. T. R : Take care of the sick is an obligation

2 Any points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

4. (a) Narrate the parable of the pounds (Luke 19:11- 27)

 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell parable

 Because he was hearing Jerusalem and because they supposed that the kingdom of
God was to appear immediately
 He said therefore,
 A noble man went to a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return
 Calling ten of his servants
 He gave then ten minas, and said to them
 Engage in business until I come.
 But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying,
 We do not want this man to reign on us,
 When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom
he had given the money to be called to him.
 That he might know what they gained by doing business
 The first came before him saying, Lord, your minah has made ten minahs more and
said to him well done, good servant
 Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall authority over ten cities.
 And the second came, saying, your minah has made five minahs
 And he said to him well done, and you are to be in charge over five cities
 Then another came, saying, Lord here is your minah, which I kept laid away in
handkerchief
 For I was afraid of you, because you are severe man
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 You take what you did not deposit and ripe what you didn’t sow
 He said to him, I will condemn you with your own words, you wicked servant
 You knew I was a severe man taking what I didn’t deposit and ripening what I didn’t
saw
 Why did you not put my money in the bank, and at my coming I might have collected
it with interest?
 And he said to those who stood by,
 Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas;
 I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not,
and even what has will be taken away.
 As for these enemies of mine who didn’t want me rule over them, bring them here and
slaughter them before me
Any 10 points ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) State the meaning of the kingdom of God according to the Bible. Give two points.

 It is not a place, but of authority exercised there where God is king and he rules
 The victory of the spirit of God over the hearts and wills of people.

Any 2 points 2 marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) Your friend asks after a Religious Education lesson why the Christians say the

kingdom of God is at hand? What Christian advice would give your friend with

regard to the evidence that the kingdom of God is at hand. Give three points,

 People who have faith in God are being spiritually healed.

 There is deliverance from evil spirits
 There are many blessings received by people who accept and depend on God
 For people who come to Jesus for forgiveness are forgiven.

Any 3 points 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) How do people in Zambian modern society prepare for the kingdom which
Christ is about to bring? State two points.

 Doing good
 Obedience to God
 Helping others in need
 Witnessing to others

Any 2 points 3 marks each = 6 marks.

(d). In what ways is the Christian teaching about their central different from the
Hindu?
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Give two points.

 Christianity: Any prayer we make is important when come to him

 Hinduism: certain prayers are important than others
 Christianity: When the body dies the soul lives on in a spiritual life waiting for the
resurrection of the body,
 Hinduism : Believe in the reincarnation or re-birth, in which a person continues to
make progress spiritually’
 Christianity : new life as a believer in Jesus is expressed in obedience to God and
his

will.

 Hinduism : karma, the Law of action the performance of deeds is essential.

5. (a) Relate the parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20:9-19).

 Jesus told the people this parable

 There was once a man who planted a vine yard, rented it out to tenants,
 And then left home for time
 When the time came to gather the grapes
 He sent a slave to the tenants to receive from them his share of the harvest
 The tenants beat the slave and sent him back without a thing
 So he sent another slave
 But the tenants beat him also, treated him shamefully and sent him back without a
thing
 Then he sent a third slave, the tenants wounded him and threw him out
 then the owner of the vine yard said , what shall I do
 I will send my dear son ,surely they will respect him ,
 When the tenants saw him , they said to one another
 This is the one owners son ,
 Let’s kill him and his property will ours
 They threw him out of the vine yard and killed him
 What then will the owner of the vine yard do to the tenants? Jesus asked
 He will come and kill those men and turn vine yard over to other tenants
 Jesus looked at them and asked what , then, does this scripture mean
 The stone that the builder rejected as worthless turned to be the most important of all
 Everyone who falls on that stone will be cut into pieces
 If that stone falls on someone that person will crushed into dust.
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Any 10 points ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b). what is the meaning of this parable? Give two points

 God’s vine yard represent Israel

 The bad tenants who are the religious leaders beat and killed God’s messengers
 God will give the vine yard to the true believers in the church
 This would bring punishment to Israel and God would withdraw Israel
privileges

Any 2 points 2marks = 4 marks

(c). (i) Mr. Peterson, a Christian, is falsely accused by his daughter in-law of being
involved in a murder case in which she claims she was a chief witness. Mr. Peterson
vows never to forgive his daughter. What Christian advice would you give him on his
reaction? Give three points.

 God wants us to forgive others

 God tells to love our enemies
 Hatred is sin
 God forbids prolonged anger as it leads to hatred

Any 3 points 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) How do people respond to God’s kingdom in this modern society? Give three
points.

 Some accept God’s calling and value it than everything else

 Some turn a deaf ear
 Some criticize the messenger
 Others mock those who teach about the kingdom of God

Any 3 points 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d). In what ways is Christian teaching on forgiveness, love and tolerance similar to

that of Hinduism?

 Both believe in eternal love which expects nothing in return

 Both expect wrong doers to be forgiven
 Both win opponents through love, forgive and tolerance

Any 2 points 2 marks = 4 marks

6. (a) Relate the story of the transfiguration of Jesus. (Luke 9:28-36).

 Now about eight days after these sayings,

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 He took with him Peter and John and James and want up on the mountain to pray.
 And as he was praying, the appearance of the face was altered, and has clothing
become dazzling white.
 And behold, two men were taking with Him, Moses and Elijah,
 Who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which his was about to accomplish
at Jerusalem.
 Now Peter and those who were with were heavy with sleep.
 but when they become fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood
with him.
 And as the men were parting form Him, Peter said to Jesus,
 “Master, it is good that we are here.
 Let us make three tents, one for you one for Moses and one for Elijah, not knowing
what he said.
 As he was saying those things a cloud came and over shadowed them
 And they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
 And a voice came out of the cloud saying, “This is my son, my chosen one, and listen
to him”.
 And when the voice had spoken Jesus was found alone.
 And they kept silent and they told no one in those day anything of what they had seen.

Any 10 points, ½ each mark = 5 marks.

(b) Explain why the disciples of Jesus Christ had difficulties in accepting Jesus as the

suffering messiah. State two points.

 They expected the messiah to be a powerful political leader.

 They expected Jesus to be king and could not accept the idea of his future suffering
and death.
 They expected a national deliver.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4marks

(c) (i) A new converted Christian does not understand why Christian should suffer

for the sake of Christ and others . What Christian advice would you give to

such a one? Give three points.

 To discipline and teach people

 It is a cost of discipleship
 To teach people to depend on God for everything
 To test and purify their faith
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Any 3 points, 2 marks each= 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian teaching on suffering similar to that Hinduism? Give two

points

 Both accept suffering as coming from God

 Both believe suffering brings physical death and not spiritual
 Both believe that the more you suffer the stronger you become
Any 2 points, 2 marks each= 4 marks

7. (a) Narrate the rejection of Jesus at Nazareth. (Luke 4: 16-30)

 And he came to Nazareth where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he
went to the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read
 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him.
 He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
 The spirit of the lord is upon me
 Because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor
 He has sent me to proclaim the good news to the poor
 He has sent to proclaim liberty to the captive and recovering of sight to the blind
 To set at liberty to those who are oppressed.
 To proclaim the lords favor
 And he rolled and gave it back to the attendant and sat down.
 And eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him
 And began to say to them “today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing
 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from
his mouth
 And they said, “is this not josephs son?”
 And he said to them, “doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, physician, heal
yourself
 What you heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your home town as well.”
 And he said, “truly, I say to you no prophet is acceptable in his home town”
 But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows to Israel in the days Elijah, when the
heavens were shut up three years and six months
 And great famine came over all the land, “and Elijah was sent to none of them but
only Zarepheth, in the land Sidom
 To a woman who was a widow
 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of prophet Elisha
 And one of them was cleansed but only Naaman the Syrian
 When they heard this things all in the synagogue were filled with wrath
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 And they rose up and drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the
hill on which their town was built
 So that they could throw him down the cliff
 But passing through their midst he went away

Any 10 points; ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) State two ways in which Jesus reacted to this opposition on this occasion.

 Jesus walked away from them and could not touch him.
 Jesus reaction was quite, controlled and powerful.
 He exposed unbelief and stubbornness of Jaws.

Any 2 points, 2 means each = 4 marks.

(c). (i) You belong to un opposition party that is organism demonstrations against the

on the aligning of certain districts to other province. You refuse to be part of

the demonstration. As a Christian what reasons would you give for refusing to

attend the meeting?. State two points

 Suffering for wrong doing does not bring honor or credit, but brings shame and
Misery,
 Aggressive reaction bring disunity and disorder in society
 Aggressive reactions do not depict the love and forgiveness of Christ, our example in
Christian ways.

Any 2 points, 3 marks each= 6 marks

(c) (ii) How do people react to opposition in modern Zambian society? State three

points /

 They walk away

 Others pray for the opposers
 Others fight back
 Others forgive
 Others report to the police

Any 3 points 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways are Christian teachings on suffering different from that of Hinduism?

Give two points.

Christianity: they rejoice when opposed

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Hinduism: retaliate against those who opposes them

Christianity: forgive and forget out of love of Christ

Hinduism: fast until death

8. (a) Give an account of what happened at Jesus’ last supper with his disciples?

(Luke 22: 14 – 23)

 When the hour came, He reclined at the table and the apostles with him.
 And said to them, “I’ll have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I
suffer.
 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
 And he took a cup and when he had given thanks, he said “Take this and divide
among yourselves”.
 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the
kingdom of God comes.
 And he took bread and when he broke it and gave it to them saying “This is my body,
which is given for you”.
 “Do this in remembrance of me”.
 And likewise, the cup of wine after they had drunk, this cup that is poured out for you
is the new covenant in my blood.
 But behold the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
 “For the son of man goes at it has been determined, but bw to that man by whom he is
betrayed.
 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to
do this.

Any 10 points, ½ marks each = 5 marks

(b) what is the importance of the lords supper to Christians today, give two points.

 Look back in thankful remembrance of the cost of their redemption.

 Look up in faith to sense Christ’s presence and his welcome.
 Look around and rejoice in their unity with other Christians
 Look forward to the Lords return and his visible presence.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

(c). (i) The death of Jesus Christ affects Christians in many ways today “says Favor”,

in which ways does the death of Jesus Christ affect Christians. Give three points.

 Jesus’ death is only way to conceal sin and bring salvation to man.
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 Man, who was separated from God, can now reconcile to him, because Christ’s
sacrifice is sufficient for our redemption.
 Christians have no fear of Gods judgment.
 All this is offered on the basis that Jesus died in our place and he took our
punishment.

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks.

(ii) What are the attitudes to death in modern Zambian society. Give three points.

 They blame it on God

 They blame it on others
 They blame it on witchcraft
 They blame it on agent such as hatred and jealous

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks.

(d) In what ways are Christian teachings on funeral and burial practices similar to those of
Islam. Give two points.

 Both carry the dead body to be disposed off.

 Both pay their last respect.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

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SECTION C

9. (a) Describe the problem which arose in the early church between the Hebrew
and the

Greek speaking Jewish widows. Acts 6:1-7

 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number.

 Complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows
were been neglected in the daily distribution.
 And the twelve were summoned the full number of the disciples and said.
 “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve
tables.”
 Therefore, brothers pick out from among you seven men of good reputation.
 Full of the holy spirit and of wisdom, who will appoint to this duty.
 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
 And what they said please the whole gathering and they chos Stephen.
 A man full of faith and of the holy spirit and Philip and prochorus and Nicanor
and Simon and pamenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
 They set before the apostles and they prayed and laid their heads on them.
 And the word of God continued
 To increase, and the number of disciples multiplied gratly in Jerusalem

Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks.

(b) Mention the problems which were faced by early churches and show how each of
them

was solved. State two points.

PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS

Language and Cultural barriers * The disciples were given ability to speak in

Languages they did not learn

*They resolve not to impose certain cultural

practices

*Material Needs * They shared their goods, so that none of the

Christian families had need for
anything.
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* Administration * Seven Greek speaking men of exceptional

qualification

(Unfair distribution of Funds and food)

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

(c). (i) The Christian from the valley are living exactly like the early church in the
Bible.

Pontino concluded. What Christian values were displayed by the early

churches

that have been identified with the Christians in the valley church? Give
three

points.

 they cared for one another

 they continually worshiped God in the temple.
 They showed great Love and concern for each other.
 Prayer was one of their characteristics.

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks.

(ii) how can people in modern Zambian society relate to people of different tribes, races
and

cultures. State three points

 Break communication
 Avoid prejudice
 Avoid segregation
 Mixing with others freely
 Live at peace with other people.

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways are Christian attitudes to the way differences are resolved differently to
that of

Zambian tradition. Give two points.

Christianity: Solve problems by looking at relevant scriptures

ZTR: Base solutions on human wisdom, past experience of the elders on similar problems.

Christianity: Church leaders meet to pray and look at guidelines given in the bible.

ZTR: they consult their ancestral spirits through divination depending on the problem.
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Christian: may differ in finding solutions but maintain relationships.

ZTR: May differ and become enemies.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

(10). (a) Give an account of what was done on the Day of Atonement by the Jews
(Exclude the

offering details) (Leviticus 2:26 – 32).

 And the lord spoke to Moses.

 On that day do not eat anything at all
 Come together for worship and present a food offering to the Lord.
 Do not work on that day.
 Because it is the day for performing the ritual to take away the sin.
 Anyone who eats anything will not be considered one of Gods people.
 This regulation applies to all your descendants no matter where they live.
 From sun set
 On the ninth day of the month to sun set
 On the tenth observe this day as a special day of rest

Any 10 points, ½ mark = 5 marks

(b) How was leisure time used in the spiritual content? Give two points.

 Spending time with family

 Visiting relatives and friends
 Attending church services
 Doing good

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) Moses was busy at his company that he hardly finds time for his wife and children
evene

when he goes home. Recommend to Moses Gods proposed plan for Christian leisure
time.

Give three points

 Resting
 Talking to friends
 Working on a hobby
 Attending to Christian activity
 Doing good
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Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) How do people in Zambian Society spend their leisure time. Give three points.

 Talking to friends
 Watching soccer
 Spending time with family
 Working on a hobby

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian attitude towards leisure different to that of Islam? Give two
points

 Christianity: attend church activities

 Islam: Going for sports
 Christianity: are non tolerant, anything done during leisure time that does not please
God.
 Islam: are tolerant to certain activities

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(11) (a) Relate the parable of the rich young man. (Matthew 19:16 – 2)

 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get
eternal Life?”
 Why do you ask me concerning what is good? Asked Jesus.
 There is only one who is good
 If you want to enter eternal life, obey the commandments, which ones? The man
asked.
 Jesus replied, “do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false
estimon, do not honor your father and mother and love your neighbor as you love
yourself. ”
 “All these I have kept, the young man said, what do I still lack?”
 Jesus answered, “if you want to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give to the
poor and you will have pleasure in heaven”
 Then come, follow me
 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
 Then Jesus said to his disciples,
 “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven”
 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle that for a
rich man to enter the kingdom for God.

Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) What are the effects of riches on a person’s spiritual life? Give two points.
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 Brings in greediness
 Brings pride
 One can forget God / Christ
 One can bring disgrace to God

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) “I am the richest here. Remember money is power. I can do anything I like.” Rose

concluded. Her friend Mono, a child of God wondered aloud, “is there anything
money

cannot do?” Help mono remember her bible lessons on the two things money or
riches

would not be able to do. Give three points.

 Riches won’t do you any good when you face death

 Riches won’t redeem any person
 Riches won’t pay God the price for our lives

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks.

(ii) What are the positive attitudes to money and possessions of people in modern
Zambian

Society? State three points

 Saving
 Investing
 Spending on family basic needs
 Helping the needy / poor

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways are the teachings of Christians on attitudes to wealth similar to that of
Islam?

Give two points.

 It is a sin to be rich
 Wealth should be obtained through honesty and hard work
 Obtaining wealth through exploitation is forbidden
 Wealth should be used wisely

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(12). (a) Give an account of solutions polygamous life and how god warned him
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(1 Kings 11:1 – 8)

 Now king Solomon loved many foreign women, along with the daughter of pharaoh;
Moabite,
 Ammonite, edomite, sidonia and Hititewomen.
 From the nations concerning which the Lord had said to the people of Israel.
 You shall not enter in to marriage with them, neither shall they with you.
 For surely they will turn away your heart after their gods.
 Solomon clung to these in love.
 He had seven hundred wives who were princesses and 300 concubines.
 And his wives tuned away his heart,
 For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods.
 And his heart was not worthy true to the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his
father.
 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the sidonians and after milcom the
abomination of the ammonites.
 So Solomon did what was evil
 In the sight of the lord and did not wholly follow the lord as David his father had
done.
 Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of moab and molech
the abomination of the ammonites, on the mountain east of Jerusalem.
 And so he did for all foreign wives
 Who made offerings and sacrifices to their God’s.

Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) State the evils of polygamy according to God’s Word, Give two points.

 Polygamy may lead one to turn away from God.

 Polygamy causes jealousy and bitterness.
 Polygamy can lead to mockery, trouble and unrest in the family.
 Polygamy creates rivalry and hatred between women

Any 2 points: 2 marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) Mr. Misheck has been married for the past two years, He discovered that his wife
Esther has

been committing adultery and does not show any signs of faithfulness. Give three
points of

Christian advice you would give Esther on the Christian Standards for sexual
behavior?

 No unfaithfulness after Marriage.

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 We are to control our bodies,

 Immorality of any kind is a sin.
 Self control is part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Any 3 points: 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) Give three reasons why a Christian in Zambian Society must treat the wife with
Loving

consideration?

 Because she is a weaker sex.

 Because she has equal rights to life with the man and must not make her life
miserable.
 So that Prayers must not be hindered.
 God commands Husbands to love their Wives.

Any 3 points: 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) Christianity : Believe that adultery and fornication are forbidden and punishable by
God.

Islam : Adultery and Fornication are Punishable under the Criminal law of Islam.

Christianity : Offenders are ex-communicated from the fellowship of the local church.

Islam : Offenders are punished by beating or stoning them to death.

Any 2 points : 2 marks = 4 marks

SECTION B

5. (a) Relate the parable of the Wicked Tenants. (Luke 20: 9-19)

 And he began to tell the people this parable.

 A man planted a vine yard and let it out to the tenants and went out to another country
for a long while.
 When the time came he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him
some of the fruit of the vine yard.
 But the tenants beat him up and send him away empty handed
 And he send another servant but they also beat him and treated him shamefully and
sent him away empty handed
 And he sent yet another servant, this one also was wounded and cast out
 Then the owner of the vine yard said, what shall I do?
 I will send my beloved son , perhaps they will respect him
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 But when the tenants saw him they said to themselves

 This is the heir.
 Let’s kill him ,so that the inheritance may be ours ,
 And they him away out of vineyard and killed him
 What then will the owner do to them
 He will c me come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to the others
 When they heard this ,they said surely not
 He looked directly at them and said what then is written.
 The stone that the builders rejected has rejected has become the corner stone
 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken into pieces,
 And when it falls on anyone it will crush him,
 The scribes and chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they
perceived that he had told this parable against them,
 But they feared the people.

Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) What is the meaning of this parable? Give two points.

 God’s vine yard represents Israel

 The bad tenants who are religious leaders beat and killed God’s messenger sand
would do the same with Jesus.
 God will give the vine yard to true believers.
 This would bring punishment to Israel and God would withdraw Israel privileges.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

(c) (i) Mr. Peterson, a Christian, is falsely accused by his daughter in-law of being

involved in a murder case in which she claims she a chief witness. Mr.
Peterson

vows never to forgive his daughter in-law what Christian advice would you
give

him on his reaction. Give three points.

 God wants us to forgive others

 God tells to love our enemies
 Hatred is sin
 God forbids prolonged anger as it leads to hatred

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) How do people respond to God’s kingdom in this modern society? Give three

points.
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 Some accept God’s calling and value it than everything else.

 Some criticize the message
 Others mock those who teach about the kingdom of God.

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks.

d. In what ways is Christian teachings on forgiveness, love and tolerance similar to

Hinduism? Give two points.

 Both believe in eternal love which expects nothing in return.

 Both expect wrong doers to be forgiven
 Both win opponents through love forgiveness and tolerance.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.

6. (a) Relate the story of the transfiguration of Jesus. (Luke 9:28-36).

 Now about eight days after these sayings,

 He took with him Peter and John and James and want up on the mountain to pray.
 And as he was praying, the appearance of the face was altered, and has clothing
become dazzling white.
 And behold, two men were taking with Him, Moses and Elijah,
 Who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which his was about to accomplish
at Jerusalem.
 Now Peter and those who were with were heavy with sleep.
 but when they become fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood
with him.
 And as the men were parting form Him, Peter said to Jesus,
 “Master, it is good that we are here.
 Let us make three tents, one for you one for Moses and one for Elijah, not knowing
what he said.
 As he was saying those things a cloud came and over shadowed them
 And they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
 And a voice came out of the cloud saying, “This is my son, my chosen one, and listen
to him”.
 And when the voice had spoken Jesus was found alone.
 And they kept silent and they told no one in those day anything of what they had seen.

Any 10 points, ½ each mark = 5 marks.

(b) Explain why the disciples of Jesus Christ had difficulties in accepting Jesus as the

suffering messiah. State two points.

 They expected the messiah to be a powerful political leader.

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 They expected Jesus to be king and could not accept the idea of his future suffering
and death.
 They expected a national deliver.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4marks

(c) (i) A new converted Christian does not understand why Christian should suffer

for the sake of Christ and others . What Christian advice would you give to

such a one? Give three points.

 To discipline and teach people

 It is a cost of discipleship
 To teach people to depend on God for everything
 To test and purify their faith

Any 3 points, 2 marks each= 6 marks

(d) In what ways is Christian teaching on suffering similar to that Hinduism? Give two

points

 Both accept suffering as coming from God

 Both believe suffering brings physical death and not spiritual
 Both believe that the more you suffer the stronger you become
Any 2 points, 2 marks each= 4 marks

7. (a) Narrate the rejection of Jesus at Nazareth Luke 4: 16-30

 And he came to Nazareth where he had be brought up. And as was his custom, he
went to the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read
 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him.
 He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
 The spirit of the lord is upon me
 Because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor
 He has sent me to proclaim the good news to the poor
 He has sent to proclaim liberty to the captive and recovering of sight to the blind
 To set at liberty to those who are oppressed.
 To proclaim the lords favor
 And he rolled and gave it back to the attendant and sat down.
 And eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him
 And began to say to them “today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing
 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from
his mouth
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 And they said, “is this not josephs son?”

 And he said to them, “doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, physician, heal
yourself
 What you heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your home town as well.”
 And he said, “truly, I say to you no prophet is acceptable in his home town”
 But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows to Israel in the days Elijah, when the
heavens were shut up three years and six months
 And great famine came over all the land, “and Elijah was sent to none of them but
only Zarepheth, in the land Sidom
 To a woman who was a widow
 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of prophet Elisha
 And one of them was cleansed but only Naaman the Syrian
 When they heard this things all in the synagogue were filled with wrath
 And they rose up and drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the
hill on which their town was built
 So that they could throw him down the cliff
 But passing through their midst he went away

Any 10 points; ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) State two ways in which Jesus reacted to this opposition on this occasion.

 Jesus walked away from them and could not touch him.
 Jesus reaction was quite, controlled and powerful.
 He exposed unbelief and stubbornness of Jaws.

Any 2 points, 2 means each = 4 marks.

(c). (i) You belong to un opposition party that is organism demonstrations against the

on the aligning of certain districts to other province. You refuse to be part of

the demonstration. As a Christian what reasons would you give for refusing to

attend the meeting?. State two points

 Suffering for wrong doing does not bring honor or credit, but brings shame and
Misery,
 Aggressive reaction bring disunity and disorder in society
 Aggressive reactions do not depict the love and forgiveness of Christ, our example in
Christian ways.

Any 2 points, 3 marks each= 6 marks