UACE C.R.E PAPER ONE 2011
(THE OLD TESTAMENT)
1. .(a) Discuss the message of Psalm 22.
     (b) Show how relevance of the Psalm to Christianity today.
2. (a) Examine the teaching of Genesis 1 and 2 marriage
    (b) Discuss the New Testament understanding of marriage
3. (a) Comment on the Jewish practice of Herem (total destruction of the
       enemy).
    (b) How should Christians treat their enemies?
4. (a) Analyse the importance of the call of Samuel in the history of Israel.
    (b) What can the modern political leaders learn from the reign of Samuel?
5. (a) Examine the significance of the event of carrying the ark to Jerusalem
        by David.
    (b) What lessons can Christians learn from this event?
6. To what extent could Solomon’s fame be attributed to King David?
7. (a) Analyse the factors that led to the failure of King Ahaz of Judah.
    (b) What lessons can political leaders today learn from the reign of King
       Ahaz?
8. (a) Analyse the forms of worship in Israel during the reign of Jeroboam
        II.
    (b) What was the prophecy of Amos on these forms of worship?
9 . “ The Lord says, when Israel was a child, I loved him, called him out of
        Egypt as my son …” Hosea 11: (GNB).
   (a) Explain the circumstances which compelled Hosea to utter this
statement.
(b) What lessons can Christian learn from this statement in regard to their
relationship with God?
10.(a) Comment on the call of Prophet Isaiah.
(c) What lessons can Christian learn from Isaiah’s call?
11.(a) Account for God’s refusal of Jeremiah to marry ad have children.
(b) Assess the significance of celibacy to a Christian.
12.(a) Account for liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage by
God.
(b) Explain the role of Moses in the liberation of Israel.
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