If it has an idea of God or deity, it is only peripheral to its central belief system.

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1 LGCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES PAPER 1 REPORT FOR TEACHERS QUESTION 1 1 (a) Explain what is meant by non theistic religion It was well attempted to candidates were able to give correct responses and relevant examples Expected answers It has no idea of God or deity If it has an idea of God or deity, it is only peripheral to its central belief system. The idea of God or deity is not required for its practice b) Give two examples of Abrahami religious Candidates answered it well, expected responses Judaism Christianity Islam Bahai Faith QUESTION 2 a) Explain the significance of Luke dedicating both his books to Theophilus This question was not well performed Most students failed to understand the meaning of the word significance Candidates responses Theophilus was a God fearing man who always prayed and worshiped God and obeyed his commands Jesus from the time of his birth baptism early ministry till to his death Luke used Theophilus as a cover name It was risky at the time to address a Christianity document openly

2 Luke simply wanted to say Christianity was not a threat to the Roman Empire so he wanted to recommend Christianity to the entire world. QUESTION 2 (b) State what the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles tell us about Theophilus It was well attempted He was a Roman official of high rank He showed interest in Christianity He has been informed about Christianity before SECTION B QUESTION 3 A) According to Luke what message did the angel give to the shepherds This question was not satisfactory attempted to Candidates responses Mary was to give birth in the stable and shepherds were to help her You will conceive and bear a son Be not afraid I bring good news Of a great joy Today in the city of David A savior/christ the lord is born You will find a baby Wrapped in swaddling cloths And lying in a manger QUESTION 3 (b) In Luke s eyes, explain the significance of the shepards being the first people to be informed about the birth of Jesus by the angel

3 This question was poorly attempted to candidates responses The shepherds were watching their flock at night They followed the star, they brought gifts Shepherds represents the weak And the poor Luke has special interest in the poor and the weak This is the sign of associating Jesus with the poor Many Jews considered the shepherds as outcasts Because of their work shepherds could not possibly observe every detail of the ceremonial Luke presents the shepards as people to whom God has a special love QUESTION 4 (a) State two reasons that led Jesus to choose his twelve disciples These question candidates were able to give correct responses He was to keep them as his companions for spiritual training To equip them with his messianic authority to heal and cast out demons He was to send them out to continue to urge people to enter the kingdom of God To be the beginning of the new Israel the church. QUESTION 4 (b) It was poorly performed Candidates responses Jesus have power and authority Jesus is the son of God Some part of authority was jealous against Jesus decision To share responsibility in a community To delegate power to subordinates To cooperate in the ministry of the church

4 QUESTION 5 RSV And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers. (Luke 17:12) (a) Describe what the ten lepers: (i) did and this question was fairly attempted to Stood at a distance Lifted up their voices Jesus, master Have mercy on us (ii) said have mercy on us/pity on us (b) Explain the significance of what Jesus said to these lepers This question was fairly done Expected answers: Jesus respects the Jewish law The Jewish law require that once cleansed lepers should be declared so by the priest Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priest QUESTION 6 State why the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph to the tomb It was well answered To see Jesus tomb To see how jesus body was laid So that they could return to anoint Jesus body (b) According to Luke explain why the body of Jesus was not anointed before its burial It was not well known Their responses He was already anointed by the holy spirit They knew that Jesus was going to rise again

5 They found the stories near Jesus rolled away It was the day of preparation Sabbath had begun According to the Sabbath laws people rested. QUESTION 7 The Acts of Apostles (Acts 1-21:15) RSV Lord will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? (Acts 1:6) (a) Explain what the apostles understood by the kingdom This question was not satisfactorily attempted to The kingdom is everywhere The kingdom is within you The kingdom is their faith Expected answers: Jews expected Christ to be a political leader. It was expected to liberate the Jews from the Roman Colonial rule Jews looked forward to the day God will establish his material Kingdom in this world. This meant special privilege and a world wide domination for the Jews as the chosen people of God (b) State the answer Jesus gave to his apostles when they asked this question about the kingdom. This question was unsatisfactorily responded to: Jesus rebuked them for wanting to know God s fixed timing for future happenings But they will receive the power of the holy spirit Jesus was sending them to be witnesses of his gospel Starting in Jerusalem, in all Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth.

6 QUESTION 8 (a) Name two people Gamaliel mentioned in his argument to the council. It was not well attempted too Their responses; Bar Jesus John Mark Timothy Erastus Expected answers Judas the Galilean Theudas (b) Describe the type of person Gamaliel showed himself to be by his actions in the council This question was not well responded to: Their responses He was stubborn He was cruel He was humble Expected answers Thoughtful Persuasive Honourable Open minded QUESTION NINE (a) Explain what led to the imprisonment of Paul and Silas at Philippi It was poorly done. They were accused of listening the word of God

7 They baptized people who were not circumcised They were imprisoned Expected answers: Paul cast out the spirit of divination from a slave The slave girl s owner s hope of making money was gone Paul and Silas were said to have caused disturbance in the city As Jews, Paul and Silas were said to advocate for foreign customs. (b) Name two people who were baptized at Philippi It was not well attempted to. Priscilla and Aquila Simon the magician Ethiopian Eunuch Lydda Acnas QUESTION 10 (a) Explain the charges brought against Paul and Silas in Thessalonica It was not well attempted to They were arrested and put in prison They were ill-treated They were charged not to speak or preach about Jesus name They were charged not to heal or cast demons in Jesus name Expected answers: They create disturbance all over the world They defy the decrees of Caesar They claim that jesus is the king (b) Give what the Acts of the Apostles tells us about the Jews in Berea It was poorly done because they were not able to recall

8 Followers of Jesus God fearing Jews They were jealous and instigated people against Paul QUESTION 10 (b) They were open minded They received the word with eagerness They examined the scripture daily SECTION C QUESTION ELEVEN (a) Luke traces the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph, the descendant of King David to Adam Describe the purpose of this genealogy for Luke It was fairly responded to To remind themselves of their ancestors who were good and righteous It is about the preaching and teaching of Jesus He is the writer of both gospel of Luke and Acts of Apostles : To show that Jesus is a Jew, e.g. son of David To show that Jesus is the universal savior e.g. son of Adam (b) Explain the lessons that can be drawn from this account about cultural identity It was unsatisfactorily attempted to God fulfills promises It can show the behavior of the ancestors

9 SECTION C QUESTION 11 (b) Their responses We should pass things orderly in life To be proud of one s cultural identity It gives a sense of belonging Jesus could only be born from a particular culture Recognition, tribal record-tribe/clan Establishment of status RECOMMENDATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS Teachers should make use of commentary books in order for students to answer some of the part (b) questions Learners should be made aware that this syllabus is learners centered approach as a result they should be encouraged to read extra recommended religious books. They should goggle and participate in class More questions should be given to students in order to be used to this format of questioning.

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