1. (a) The annunciation of the birth of Jesus to Mary by Angel Gabriel

(Luke 1 : 26 – 38)

(i) Angel Gabriel was sent by God to a girl called Mary. Vs 26

(ii) Mary was a virgin / betrothed to Joseph of the house of David. Vs 27

(iii) The angel greeted her/ told her that the Lord was with her / she was highly favoured. Vs 28

(iv) Mary was deeply troubled / wondered what those words meant. Vs 29

(v) The angel told her not to be afraid. Vs 30

(vi) He told her that she would bring forth a son / He would be called Jesus.

(vii) He also said that Jesus would be great/ called the son of the most high / be given the throne of his father David / have an everlasting kingdom / reign over the house of Jacob. Vs 32–33

(viii) Mary sought to know how that could be possible yet she had no husband / was a virgin. Vs 34

(ix) The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, so the child to be born would be holy. Vs 35

(x) The angel informed Mary that her kinswoman Elizabeth who had been barren had also conceived a son / with God nothing will be impossible. Vs 36-37

(xi) Mary responded by saying that she was the Lord's servant / "let it be to me according to your Word". Vs 38

(xii) The angel then departed from her. Vs 38

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(b) What Simeon revealed about Jesus when his parents presented him to the temple. Luke 2:29−35

(i) Jesus would be a source of salvation. Vs 30 

(ii) He would be universal / light for the Gentiles/Saviour​. Vs 31 

(iii) He would bring glory to Israel. Vs 32

(v) Many people would speak against him. Vs 34 

(vi) His suffering would bring sorrow to his mother. Vs 35 

(vii) ~~He would redeem Jerusalem.~~ He would be a light to the g 

(viii) The thoughts of many people would be revealed because of him. Vs 35

(c)  Reasons why it is important to introduce children to church at an  early age

 (i)  Children should be introduced to church at an early age to  enable them adopt / learn the doctrines / teaching of the  church.

 (ii)  In order for them to familiarize themselves with the  religious rituals / practices of their church.

 (iii)  Introducing children to church at an early age is emulating  the example of Jesus.

 (iv)  It gives the children a sense of belonging to the church  community.

 (v)  It is a way of showing obedience to the teaching of Jesus /  ~~who Jesus~~ said "let the children come to me".

 (vi)  In order for the children to develop a relationship with God.

 (vii)  It helps to prepare them for future leadership roles in the  church.

2. (a)  The teaching of Jesus on the discipleship from the sermon on the  on the plain ( Luke 6:17 – 49)  

(i)  True discipleship involves forgiving others/ not revenging. Vs 2  

(ii)  Unwavering faith in Jesus. Vs 47  

(iii)  Being merciful to other / have compassion. Vs 36  (iv)  Perseverance in the face of opposition. Vs 48  

(v)  Obedience to the teachings of Jesus. Vs 46−49  (vi)  Generosity towards the needy. Vs 30 & 38

(vii)  Self-criticism before judging others. Vs 41−42  (viii)  ~~Fairness in passing judgment to others~~ Vs 37Not to judge/condemn others  

(ix)  Love /do good / bless / pray for enemies / haters / abusers↓ Vs 27, 28 & 35​  −Love your enemies  −Do good to those who persecute you  /Love those who abuse you(7×1)=7

(b)  The incident in which Jesus healed Gerasene Demoniac ( Luke 8 :  26 – 39)  

(i)  Jesus and his disciples arrived in the land of Gerasene. Vs 26  

(ii)  They met a man who was a demon possessed / had not worn

(iii) The man cried out / fell down / and told Jesus not to torment him. Vs 28

(iv) This is become∧because Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit out of the man. Vs 29

(v) Jesus asked the man his name. Vs 30

(vi) The man responded that his name was legion / many demons. Vs 30  Vs 31 

(vii) The demons begged Jesus not to send them to the abyss /butsen/ to into the swine that was nearby. Vs 32

(viii) Jesus commanded the demons to go into the swine. Vs 32

(ix) The swine rushed and drowned in a nearby lake. Vs 33

(x) The herdsmen fled and went to tell people in the city of what had happened. Vs 34

(xi) People came and found the man sitting at the feet of Jesus healed/ dressed and in his right mind. Vs 35

(xii) The people got afraid of Jesus and asked him to leave their territory. Vs 37

(xiii) The healed man asked if he could accompany Jesus. Vs 38

(xiv) Jesus told him to go and tell others what God had done for him. Vs 39

xv) The man went through the town proclaiming the good news Vs 

Those who had seen it had told others how possessed Man was healed Vs 36

(c) Values that a Christian can learn from the incident in which Jesus healed Gerasene Demoniac.

(i) Courage / bravery.

(ii) Obedience.

(iii) Respect.

(iv) Humility.

(v) Compassion / mercy.

(vi) Love.

(vii) Joy / happiness.

(viii) Holiness / righteousness.

(ix) Cooperation / unity

3. (a) The events that took place on the day Jesus was crucified between the sixth hour and his burial (Luke 23 : 44 – 55)

(i) The sun stopped shinning / there was darkness all over the land. Vs 44

(ii) The curtain of the temple tore into two. Vs 45

(iii) The centurion who witnessed the death of Jesus praised God / confessed that Jesus was innocent. Vs 47

(iv) Jesus committed his spirit into his father's hand / breathed his last. Vs 46

(v) The multitude who witnessed the death beats their chest / breast / they went away. Vs 48

(vi) The women / his acquaintances from Galilee stood at a distance / watched these things. Vs 49

(vii) Joseph of Arimathea went to pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. Vs 52

(b) Reasons why Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection.

(i) Jesus appeared to his disciples after resurrection so as to reassure them that he was the Messiah.

(ii) He wanted to strengthen their faith in him.

(iii) So as to comfort them.

(iv) He wanted them to get the correct understanding of the suffering Messiah.

(v) In order to empower them to serve.

(vi) He wanted them to witness to others that he had risen.

(vi) He wanted them to witness to others that he had risen.

(vii) He wanted to tell them about the coming of the Holy Spirit.

(viii) So as to bless them.

(ix) To assure them that he was alive / had conquered death.

(x) In order to confirm that the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah had been fulfilled.

(c) The importance of the resurrection of Jesus to Christians today

(i) The resurrection of Jesus is the basis / foundation / formation of the Christian faith. / Unifies christians

(ii) It confirms to Christians that there is life after death / hope for eternal life.

(iii) It encourages Christians to face suffering / persecutions / death without fear.

(iv) It is an assurance to Christians that they worship a living savior.

(v) It is a proof of Jesus having defeated the Kingdom of the devil / death has been conquered / overcome.

(vi) It is the central pillar of Christian preaching / teaching / mission.

(vii) It confirms that Christians will have a new body after resurrection.

(viii) It confirms Jesus as the saviour / son of God / Messiah

Leadership qualities demonstrated by Peter on the day of Pentecost.

(i) Courage – he addressed a big crowd that had gathered in Jerusalem.

(ii) Wisdom / understanding – He explained Old Testament scriptures and linked them to the event.

(iii) Advisor / counsellor – He advised people to turn away from sin / save themselves from the cursed generation.

(vi) Committed / focused / goal oriented – He was committed to witnessing about the risen Christ.

(vii) Defender / Caring / Protector – He defended his colleagues / told the crowd that they were not drunk but filled with the Holy Spirit.

(viii) Principled / decision maker – He was firm in his sermon / directed people to make a decision of salvation / were baptized.

(ix) Charismatic – He spoke under the power of the Holy Spirit

(b) Teachings of Saint Paul on the similarities between the church and husband – wife relationship (Ephesians 5: 21 – 33)

(i) Just as Christ sacrificially loves the church, husbands love their wives. Vs 28,25,33

(ii) Members of the church should live together in unity just like husband and wife. Vs 31(iii) The union between husband and wife is meant to last for a life-time so Christians should remain faithful to Christ. Vs 31

(iv) Just as a husband is the head of his wife, so Christ is the head of the church. Vs 23

(v) Christians should submit to Christ just as the wife submits to her husband. Vs 24

(vi) Just as Christ nourishes the church, a husband should care for his wife. Vs 29

(vii) Just as husband and wife becomes one flesh, Christians

(c) Ways through which women leadership is promoted in the Church in Kenya today.

(i) By sensitizing women on their rights.

(ii) Training women on various church ministries / management skills.

(iii) In some churches women are ordained as pastors / elders / reverends / bishops / serve as deacons.

(iv) Involving them in preaching / spreading the word of God.

(v) They are allowed to form their own unions where they exercise leadership skills.

(vi) Women are made to be in charge of church community based projects/ programmes.

(vii) The church allows women to initiate / manage self-help projects.

(viii) They take leadership roles in guidance and counselling.

(ix) They are heads of various departments in the church.

5. (a) Importance of marriage applicable to both traditional African communities and Christianity.

(i) In both, marriage is for procreation.

(ii) Marriage is for companionship in both.

(iii) In both, marriage raises the status of those who enter.

(iv) Marriage brings people together / promotes unity / enables people to celebrate life.

(v) Marriage is a source of wealth / people acquire / are given gifts / dowry

(vi) Marriage legalizes the gift of sex/ people are able to enjoy the conjugal rights

(b) Factors that have led to the increase of intermarriage among communities in Kenya today.

(i) Employment – people from different communities interact at the place of work leading to intermarriages.

(ii) Language – the use of Kiswahili / English enables people from different communities to intermarry.

(iii) Modern means of transport – people are able to travel easily across the country hence marry from other communities.

(iv) Education – has made people from different communities to interact in institutions / during co-curricular activities / education seminars / workshop.

(v) Migration – people are free to acquire land / settle in any part of the country.

(vii) Christianity - Christian messages have broken cultural barriers / all are equal before God.

Ways in which Christians prepare for marriage in Kenya today.

(i) Christians pray to God for guidance in getting a partner.

(ii) They ensure there is availability of resources and finances.

(iii) They identify the person to marry / propose to the would be spouse / courtship begins.

(iv) They visit one another / parents / guardians to announce their intention / seek consent.

(v) They attend seminars / guidance and counselling session on marriage

(vii) They inform church leaders about their marriage plans.

(viii) They make arrangement on dowry negotiations / payments

(ix) Christians then set a date / day for the wedding.

(x) Those to get married get friends to stand with them / maids honour / best man / maid / best couple.

(xi) The hold pre wedding parties.

(xii) They visit the office of the Attorney general a requirement

(a) Christians view on plastic surgery.

(i) Christians approve plastic surgery when it is used to correct deformities / treatment.

(ii) Plastic surgery in some cases shows lack of appreciation of oneself.

(iii) The intention of plastic surgery is to create celebrities who become idols / compete for attention.(iv) Plastic surgery is like self-glorification hence it is discouraged.

(v) Christians teach that God is more interested in ones heart than a beautiful body.

(vi) Christians look at plastic surgery as a way that challenges God the creator / takes the place of God.

(vii) There are risks involved in plastic surgery / can lead to deformity / death hence discouraged.

(viii) It is not recommended for beauty / cosmetic reasons.

(b) Ways in which science and technology has improved human life in Kenya.

(i) Science and Technology has improved the agricultural sector thus increased food production / yields / preservation

(ii) Modern means of transport enables people to travel faster.

(iii) Scientific devices have been used to enhance security in homes / offices / country.

(iv) Inventions from science and technology has led to the lengthening of life-span for people / use of artificial limbs / surgeries.

(v) It has led to invention of medicine / control of diseases of / family planning methods / proper nutrition

(vi) New sources of energy have been invented / has raised the living standards of people.

(vi) New sources of energy have been invented / has raised the living standards of people.

(vii) Modern technology has enabled human beings to take care of the environment effectively / Conservation / understand soil fertility / irrigatio

(viii) There are new architectural designs / proper houses for human beings.(ix) It has led to faster / effective communication / human beings can interact with others / different continents.

(x) The production of clothes / shoes has made life comfortable.

(xi) Use of automation at the place of work has made efficient / faster.

(xii) It has led to exploitation / management of natural resources

(c) Reasons why Christians should support organ transplant

(i) ~~Because as co-creators they should support life by all means.~~ It is an act of saving life / life is sa

(ii) God removed a rib form Adam to create Eve so Christians should be willing to donate organs.

 (iii) Jesus gave his life so Christians can also donate organs. 

(iv) A person can donate an organ and still live so Christians should donate their organs to save life. 

(v) It is an act of love from the donor to the recipient. 

(vi) It is seen as an act of human effort to continue as co-creators with God. 

(vii) It is an act of alleviating human suffering 

(viii) It is a way of helping those in need of organs