Birth and early life of Jesus — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 44 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Describe the events surrounding the birth of Jesus as recorded in Luke 1–2 and Matthew 1–2

Identify the significance of the names and titles given to Jesus at birth (Jesus, Emmanuel, Christ, Son of God)

Describe the early life of Jesus (the presentation at the temple, flight to Egypt, Jesus at age 12) and state the lessons learned

Birth and early life of Jesus

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easySHORT ANSWER5 marks

State four events that took place during the baptism and temptation of Jesus Christ.

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Part (a) — 5 marks

Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (1 mk)

The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove (1 mk)

God's voice from heaven declared: "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased" (1 mk)

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert/wilderness where he fasted for forty days (1 mk)

The devil tempted Jesus three times but Jesus overcame each temptation using Scripture (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER5 marks

State four events that took place during the baptism and temptation of Jesus Christ.

View Marking Scheme

Part (a) — 5 marks

Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (1 mk)

The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove (1 mk)

God's voice from heaven declared: "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased" (1 mk)

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert/wilderness where he fasted for forty days (1 mk)

The devil tempted Jesus three times but Jesus overcame each temptation using Scripture (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER5 marks

State five events that took place during the baptism and temptation of Jesus Christ.

View Marking Scheme

Part (a) — 5 marks

Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (1 mk)

The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove (1 mk)

God's voice from heaven declared: "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased" (1 mk)

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert/wilderness where he fasted for forty days (1 mk)

The devil tempted Jesus three times but Jesus overcame each temptation using Scripture (1 mk)

State four events that took place during the baptism and temptation of Jesus Christ.

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