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Marking scheme form 3
Mary and Elizabeth's meeting (6 marks):
Mary visited Elizabeth, who was her relative, after the angel Gabriel announced that she would bear the
Savior, Jesus Christ. When Mary greeted Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb (John the Baptist) leapt
with joy, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth proclaimed blessings upon Mary,
acknowledging her faith and the divine nature of her pregnancy (Luke 1:39-45).
Lessons from Zachariah and Elizabeth's lives (6 marks):
Trust in God's promises even when they seem impossible.
Patience and faithfulness in prayer.
Maintaining righteousness and obedience to God’s commands.
Believing in God's timing rather than our own.
Humility in accepting blessings or corrections from God.
Supporting each other as a family through challenges.
Ways Christians celebrate Jesus's birth (8 marks):
Organizing special church services with hymns, prayers, and Bible readings.
Sharing meals and gifts with loved ones.
Reenacting the Nativity story to honor Jesus’s birth.
Volunteering to support the needy in the community.
Singing Christmas carols and songs.
Decorating homes and churches with symbols like the Star of Bethlehem.
Reading the story of Jesus's birth from the Bible.
Attending midnight masses and Christmas vigils.
Describe the raising of the widow's son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) – 6 marks:
Jesus went to the town of Nain with his disciples and a large crowd.
At the town gate, they met a funeral procession for the only son of a widow.
Jesus was moved with compassion for the widow and told her not to weep.
He touched the coffin, and the pallbearers stood still.
Jesus said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."
The young man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
2b. Ways in which Christians continue with the healing ministry of Jesus – 8 marks:
Praying for the sick.
Supporting the establishment of hospitals and clinics.
Visiting the sick and offering emotional and spiritual encouragement.
Providing medical care through missionary work.
Organizing healing crusades and anointing services.
Counseling those who are emotionally or mentally unwell.
Practicing acts of charity, such as feeding and clothing the needy.
Educating the community on health and hygiene.
2c. Lessons Christians learn from the transfiguration – 6 marks:
Jesus is the Son of God, affirmed by the voice from heaven.
The importance of prayer, as Jesus was transfigured while praying.
The glory of God is revealed to those who follow Him faithfully.
Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, fulfilled in Jesus.
Christians should listen to and obey Jesus’ teachings.
The transfiguration foreshadows Jesus’ resurrection and future glory.
3a. Instructions Jesus gave to the seventy-two disciples when He sent them on a mission (7 marks):
Go in pairs to every town and place where He was about to go.
Pray for more laborers, as the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Carry no purse, bag, or sandals, demonstrating dependence on God.
Greet no one on the road to focus on their mission.
Upon entering a house, say, "Peace be to this house."
Stay in one house, eating and drinking what is provided, as the laborer deserves their wages.
Heal the sick and proclaim, "The kingdom of God has come near to you."
3b. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) (6 marks):
Two men went to the temple to pray: a Pharisee and a tax collector.
The Pharisee prayed, thanking God that he was not like others—robbers, evildoers, or even like the tax
collector—and boasted about fasting and tithing.
The tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he beat his chest
and prayed, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
Jesus concluded that the tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified before God.
The parable emphasizes humility and God’s mercy on the repentant.
It teaches that self-righteousness does not lead to justification before God.
3c. Reasons that make Christians pray (7 marks):
To communicate with God and maintain a relationship with Him.
To seek forgiveness for sins.
To express gratitude for God’s blessings.
To seek guidance and wisdom in making decisions.
To present their needs and intercede for others.
To find comfort and strength during challenges.
To worship and glorify God.
4a. Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul (7 marks): The fruits of the Holy Spirit as
outlined by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 are:
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
(Note: Since there are nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, prioritize the first seven for marking purposes.)
4b. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed using the image of the vine and branches (8
marks):
Jesus compares Himself to the vine, and believers to the branches, emphasizing dependence on Him for
spiritual nourishment and growth.
Believers are united through their connection to Jesus, the source of life.
Just as branches cannot bear fruit without the vine, Christians cannot achieve spiritual growth or fulfill
God's mission without abiding in Jesus.
The vine signifies the bond of love and unity that binds believers to Jesus and to each other.
Fruitfulness is possible only when believers remain united in Christ, reflecting collective spiritual goals
and service.
Pruning by God represents the purification and strengthening of believers to enhance their unity and
service.
Believers share the same divine life and purpose, symbolized by their connection to the vine.
The image encourages mutual support, care, and collaboration among believers to fulfill God’s purpose.
4c. Give five ways in which Christians prevent division in the church in Kenya today (5 marks):
Promoting forgiveness and reconciliation among church members.
Addressing disputes through dialogue and mediation.
Encouraging unity through joint worship and community activities.
Avoiding discrimination based on tribal, racial, or socioeconomic differences.
Upholding biblical teachings on love, humility, and fellowship.
