Form 4C Religious Education 27 February 2023

Test 1 Marking Scheme

Question 1

a. i. Give an account of the annunciation of birth of John to Zachariah [6]

. The angel came and stood on the right side of the altar of incense.

Zechariah was troubled and fell down due to fear. The angel told him not

to be afraid because his prayers had been heard by God: his wife would

bear a son and call him John. The son would bring joy to his parents. He

would be great before the Lord and would drink no wine or strong drink.

He would also be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

He would also have a special mission to preach repentance in Israel,

turning many sons of Israel to God. He would have the power of the old

prophet Elijah. He would also bring unity in families: “turn the hearts of

the fathers to the children”, and he would make those who disobey to be

wise. As a result, he was punished for failing to believe the news

Zachariah was made dumb or unable to speak until the birth of the child.

ii. explain lessons learnt the annunciation of John the Baptist.

-Every child has purpose

 -children are gift from God

-God answers prayers

-Don’t doubt God’s message you will be punish

iii. Do you think the angel for punishing Zechariah? Give reasons for your

answers and show your have thought about different points.

Question 2

a. i Give an account of Mary visit to Elisabeth

After the angel had departed, Mary went to visit Elizabeth in the city of Judah. When she greeted

Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb (John) jumped. This confirmed the angel’s annunciation that

John would be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. The movement of the baby

was a sign that John recognized the Messiah in Mary’s womb. Elizabeth was then filled with the Holy

Spirit, she prophesied and blessed Mary as the mother of “my Lord”. She further blessed Mary for

believing the angel when he brought the news of the birth of Jesus.

ii. Explain the significance of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth

-shows the significance of family

- strengthens the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth

-It revealed the identity of Jesus Christ

-it confirmed Old Testament prophesies

iii. Do you think Elizabeth was right to hide away for five months after she

conceived? Give reasons for your answer and show your thought about

different points of view [8].

Yes-Within the Jewish culture a women should not be in public until she

gives birth.

-Yes, to avoid being embarrassed in the society to be pregnant at a very

old age

-No, because Elizabeth had to show people what God has done,

- You don’t hide your blessings