The Sinai covenant — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 51 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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

Describe the events at Mount Sinai and explain the nature of the covenant God made with Israel

Explain the meaning of covenant in the Old Testament and compare the Sinai covenant with the New Covenant in Jesus Christ

State the responsibilities and promises involved in the covenant relationship between God and Israel

The Sinai covenant

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Name two miracles performed by Moses and explain their significance. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Turning the Nile river into blood (1 mk)

Parting the Red Sea (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

The Nile turning into blood demonstrated God's power over Egyptian gods (1 mk)

Parting the Red Sea allowed the Israelites to escape from slavery (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Define the role of Moses in the Exodus narrative and state two ways he demonstrated leadership. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 1 mark

Moses was the leader chosen by God to guide the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

He confronted Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites (1 mk)

He interceded with God on behalf of the Israelites when they sinned (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three significant events in the life of Moses as recorded in the Bible. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Moses' birth and rescue from the Nile by Pharaoh's daughter (1 mk)

The burning bush encounter where God called him to lead the Israelites (1 mk)

Leading the Israelites out of Egypt and crossing the Red Sea (1 mk)

State four challenges faced by Moses during the Exodus. (4 marks)

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