Prophet Jeremiah — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 28 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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

Describe the personal life, call and background of Prophet Jeremiah

Explain the evils condemned by Jeremiah and the significance of the temple sermon

Explain Jeremiah's teaching on the new covenant and its relevance to Christians today

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three ways in which the new covenant is relevant to Christians today. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

It emphasizes a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ (1 mk)

It assures believers of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life (1 mk)

It encourages ethical living as God's laws are internalized in the believer's heart (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two key features of the new covenant as prophesied by Jeremiah. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

The law will be written on their hearts rather than on tablets of stone (1 mk)

God will establish a personal relationship with His people, forgiving their sins (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify the main themes of Jeremiah's temple sermon and explain their significance. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

The danger of false security in the temple — people believed the temple would protect them. (1 mk)

Call for genuine repentance — Jeremiah urged the people to amend their ways. (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

Highlighted the need for true worship rather than mere rituals. (1 mk)

Emphasised God's demand for justice and righteousness in society. (1 mk)

Identify four social injustices that Prophet Jeremiah condemned in his messages to the people of Judah. (4 marks)

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