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CRE Notes - Christian Religious Education Revision Click Here - Free KCSE Past Papers » KNEC Past Exams » Free Downloads » KCSE Papers & Marking Schemes CRE Notes Form 1 - CRE Form 2 Notes - CRE Form 3 Notes - CRE Form 4 Notes C.R.E Revision Notes FORM 1 Course Outline 1. Introduction To Christian religious education Definition of Christian Religious Education Reasons for studying Christian Religious Education. 2. The Bible The Bible as the word of God (Genesis 1:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:16; revelation Human authors (2 Peter 1:20-21) Major divisions of the Bible; The Bible as a library of books: Translation of the Bible from the original languages (Hebrew and Greek) to the present local languages; Versions of the Bible used in Kenya today; Effects of the translation of the Bible into African languages. 3. Creation and the fall of manThe biblical accounts of creation and their meaning; Attributes of God from the biblical creation accounts; Traditional African views of creation; Teaching from the biblical accounts of creation; The biblical teaching on the origin of sin and its consequences (Genesis chapters 3, 4 and 11); Traditional African concept of evil; God's plan of salvation (Genesis 3:15); Similarities and differences between the traditional African concept of evil and the biblical concept of sin. 4. Faith And God's Promises: Abraham Background to the call of Abraham (Genesis 11:24-32, 12:1-9); Definition of the term faith in God (Genesis 11:1-6); Abraham's act of faith in God (Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-6, 1723-24, 21:1-7, 22:1-19); The importance of faith in Christian life today; God's promises to Abraham and their relevance to Christians today (Genesis 12:2-3,15:1-21,21:17, 17:15-18); Meaning of the term Covenant; God's covenant with Abraham and its importance (Genesis 15:1-19); Covenants in modern life and their importance; Circumcision The importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 17 :1-16); Compare the Jewish and African practices of circumcision; 5. The Sinai Covenant: Moses The call of Moses (Exodus 3:1-22); The ten plagues (Exodus 7:14, 11:1-10); The Passover (Exodus 12:1-31);The Exodus The crossing of the Red Sea (exodus 14:5-31); Provision of water (Exodus 15122-29, 17:1-6); Provision of Manna and quails (Exodus 16:1-35); Defeat of the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-16); The making of the Sinai Covenant (Exodus 19, 24:1-8) The breaking of the Sinai covenant (Exodus 3211-35); The renewal of the Sinai covenant (Exodus 34:1-35); The worship of God by the Israelites in the wilderness; The Ten commandments (Exodus 20:1-17); The Israelites new understanding of the nature of God. 6. Leadership in Israel: David and Solomon Reasons for kingship in Israel (1 Samuel 8:1-9); Reasons against kingship in Israel (1 Samuel 8:10-20); King Saul's failures (1 Samuel 13:8-14, 15:7-25); Lessons learnt from king Saul's failures; King David's importance David's achievements as king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:1-23, 2 Samuel 6:1-15); David as an ancestor of Jesus Christ (2 Samuel 7:1-29, Luke 1:26-33); Qualities of a good leader as drawn from king David's leadership; King Solomon's achievements and failures (1 Kings chapters 3-12); Importance of the temple in Israel 7. Loyalty to God: Elijah The spread of idolatry The Canaanite religion; The schism between Judah and Israel (1 Kings 12:25-33); The effects of idolatry in Israel;Elijah's fight against: false religion (1 Kings 18:17-46); Corruption (1 Kings chapter 21); The skills that helped Elijah fight corruption: Critical thinking; Creative thinking; Decision-making; Reasons why Elijah faced danger and hostility as a prophet of God (1 Kings chapters 18, 19 and 21); The relevance of Elijah's prophetic mission to Christians today. 8. Selected aspects in African religious heritage: African concept of god,spirits and ancestors African concept of God, spirits and ancestors; African understanding of the hierarchy of beings; The role of God, spirits and ancestors; Responsibility of the living towards God, spirits and ancestors; Traditional African ways of: Worshiping God; Venerating and communicating with the spirits and ancestors. 9. African moral and cultural values Meaning of life and its wholeness in traditional African society, African concept of community and kinship; Factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility among African communities: i) Rites of passage: 1) Birth and naming; 2) initiation;3) Marriage; 4) Death. The role of each in inculcating moral values; The role of religious specialists in African communities and their relevance today; African moral values Continuity and change in the African understanding of i) Community and old age; ii) Land; iii) Property, iv) Widows; v) Orphans; vi) Dowry; vii) Leisure. Chapter 1 General introduction to christian religious education 1. What is the meaning of Christian Religious Education? Christian religious education is a subject taught academically in the school curriculum in the elementary, secondary school and higher learning institutions in Kenya.It is a subject that lays a firm foundation of the salvation history of mankind since the times of Abraham to its fulfilment in the life and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is the study of religious beliefs, values and practices depicted in the life and works of Jesus in relation to the contemporary life and traditional African heritage. It is also a subject that shows God's relationship with man. 2. State the importance of studying C R E. It vividly tells us how God entrusted and empowered man to reign over all creation (Genesis 1:26). Christian Religious Education highlights to man about the nature of God. Man is shown what God expects of him since the genesis of time up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our saviour. The study of Christian religious Education highlights to man about the nature of God. God is Holy trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) (Genesis 1:26). Christian religious education enables us to understand that all men are equal before God, irrespective of colour, race, sex, age, ethnicity, etc. It drives us to appreciate religious and cultural heterogeneity. This is significant when we interact with people within and without our religion and culture. This slots learners of CRE into harmonious living with other people. CRE coaxes learners into the acquisition of basic Christian norms. They are contained in the Decalogue (Exodus chapter 20) and in the teachings of Jesus Christ like the Sermon on the Plain (Matthew 5:1-12). These norms are also summed up in Christ teaching about love (Luke 10:27). The study of C RE helps one to acquire the national goals of education that gives forth to peace, love and unity among races. It equips with profound Christian teachings, which impart positively on the learner. The learning of C R E enables us to answer questions about our lives e.g. “Who am I?”, “Why was created?” and “What is God's relationship with man?” C R E shields and provides us usable virtues that in return help us overcome trials and tribulations in our day to day lives. It helps us devalue African religious malpractices and uphold credible moral values. Through the learning of C R E, learners are molded into all-round beings. They acquire uprightness spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, intellectually and morally. It gives us critical appreciation, which is a prime factor in decision making. C R E is essential for career development. C R E transforms learners to a new life in Christ.3. Outline the national goals dealing with the improvement of life. National unity; National social and economic development, Individual development and self fulfillment; Social equality; Respect and development of cultural heritage; International consciousness. Chapter 2 The Bible 4. What is the bible? The bible is the holy word of God. It is an accepted book by Christians, through which God communicates to them The Bible is an inspired word of God. 5.Give reasons as to why the Bible is referred to as the Library of Books. It consists of various kinds of books. Its books were authored differently. It was written at different time and in different circumstances and situations. It is a Reference book. It is arranged sequentially. The Bible was directed to different people, conveying various messages. It is written in various styles. It is Written over a long span of time. It is divided into two main parts: the Old and New Testament. It is composed of various sections e.g. epistles, torah, Historical, etc.6. Why is the Bible seen as the word of God? The authors were inspired by God. God revealed himself to human authors e.g. Moses. The Bible contains a concrete message of God for daily living. God dictates his relationship with man through the laws and guidelines offered in the Bible. Through the Bible, the nature and character of God is revealed through his mysterious acts. The Bible makes clear God's intention and implementation to salvage mankind since the time of Abraham' the founder of faith, to the time of Jesus Christ, our savior. The book of Revelation, the Apocalypse, evidences that the message in the bible was from God and it was not human imagination. God is presented to have written some scripture himself e.g. the handwriting on the wall in the book of Daniel “Mene Mene Tekel Parsil”. The Bible contains the divine call of prophets by God, whose utterances were later fiilfilled. An example is Micah, who prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus was born in Bethlehem: David's city, in a manger. 7. How does God speak to human beings through the Bible? Through Jesus Christ, who preached, healed, taught and addressed various issues concerning our day to day living. Through the Holy Spirit, God enabled Peter to denounce the dishonesty of Annanias and Saphirra. God speaks to men through prophets. Jeremiah tells people of the new covenant that is fulfilled through Jesus Christ. God communicates to people through dreams and visions. For example, the Old Testament prophets had visions. Amos had five visions directed to the people of Judah. Through allegories e.g. Ezekiel's vision of dry bones. Through extra-ordinary events. The Israelites experienced God's power when they miraculously managed to cross the Red Sea. God speaks to men through the Ten Commandments, which give directives on which course of life a true Christian should pursue. 8. How does the Bible suit contemporary Christian living?The Bible is the key resource material in the teaching of Christian Religious Education in schools. It is used in oathing to signify God's presence and to stick to the truth. It instills knowledge about God. It is used in Liturgical functions like weddings funerals, baptism, etc. The Bible is used in swearing in leaders at any level Where necessary. It teaches us the role that God plays in our lives. It teaches us on how to live cohesively with fellow men We read the Bible to realize spiritual nourishment in our lives. 9. List the human authors of the Bible. Moses, who wrote the books of the Torah. David, the second king of Israel, who wrote the Book of Psalms. Solomon, the father of wisdom, who wrote songs of Songs, among others. Major and Minor prophets, who wrote different books taking after their names. For instance, Hosea and Daniel made such writings. Disciples of Jesus Christ e.g. Matthew, Mark and Luke, who wrote the Synoptic gospels. Luke, who wrote Acts of the Apostles. Paul, who wrote several epistles e.g. Corinthians, Romans, etc. The apostle John, who wrote the book of Revelations. 10. State the literary styles used by the biblical authors. Legislative text e.g. Leviticus; Wise sayings e.g. Proverbs. Prophetic speeches like those of Jeremiah. Poetic styles e.g. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, etc. Gospels i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Letters/epistles e.g. the Pauline and general epistles. History e.g. the Acts. Philosophical essays e.g. Job.Prayers e.g. Nehemiah. Songs of songs, written by Solomon. Religious epics, e.g. Exodus. Narratives e.g. Genesis. 11. List the divisions of the Old Testament. The Torah/Pentateuch/Law/Mosaic books ie. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Historical books i.e. Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. Major prophetic books i.e. Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Isaiah. Minor prophetic books ie. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Hagai, Malachi and Zechariah. Poetic books i.e. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Songs of Solomon. 12. List the divisions of the New Testament. Biographical/gospels i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The first three are also referred to as the Synoptic gospels. Historical i.e. Acts of the Apostles. This was written by Luke: who also wrote the Gospel of Saint Luke, who was a physician. General/pastoral Epistles ie. Jude, James, 1 and 2 Peter and l, 2 and 3 John Pauline epistles i.e. Romans, land 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, land 2 Thessalonians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon and Hebrews. Apocalypse/Prophetic books i.e. the book of Revelation, written by John. 13. Explain the translations of the Bible from original languages to local languages. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, a language used in Palestine. It was then translated into Greek language. This was referred to as the Septuagint. This version was used by the Jews of dispersion/Diaspora. The Septuagint refers to the seventy scholars and scribes who worked on the original Hebrew language, translating it into Greek. Later in the 4"‘ century AD, the Bible was translated into Latin. This translation was done by a Christian scholar called Jerome. This version was called the Vulgate, meaning “For Common use”. During the Reformation and even after, the national languages of different countries were used in worship instead of Latin.The first English and German translations were done at this time. Still, the Catholic Church continued with the Vulgate. The first Bible translation in East Africa was done by Johann Ludwig Krapf He was a Missionary sent by the Church Missionary Society. Krapf took nine years to translate the Gennan Bible, especially the New Testament part of it, into Kiswahili. From there, other local languages received their translation e.g. Gikuyu in 1951, Kikamba in 1956, Kimeru in 1964, Kalenjin in 1968, Luhya in 1974, modern Swahili in 1977, etc. The process is still going on through the Bible Society of Kenya. 14. List the various versions of the Bible Revised standard version Good news Bible The African bible New international Bible The living Bible The common Bible King James version New king James version English Bible The authored version The Gideon's international version New American Bible 15. List the effects of the translation of the Bible into African languages It enhanced the spread of Christianity If eroded illiteracy and promoted literacy It triggered evangelism like bush fire It accelerated the development of African Independent churches/ schools Many Africans accepted/ welcomed ChristianityMissionaries acquitted themselves wives the African language established them to further Christianity It led to the development of printing institutions It created employment Africans demanded leadership If led have room to research on the African religion/ led to the appreciation of the African culture It promoted ecumenical amalgamation The word of God reached many people in their own languages Reading the Bible enabled people to realize or detect faults in preaching It caused enthusiasm for formal education. 16. Name the Books that belongs to the apocrypha Apocrypha are the extra books accepted by the Catholic Church - Canonical books They include: Tobit Maccabes 1 and 2 Pan of Daniel Wisdom books Baruch Esdras Part of Esther Ecclessiasticus 17. Show quest for the Bible translation today Not all local languages have bible translations There is still need for more translation To ease evangelization Because of the emerging issues which are due to the necessity to revise old versions into new ones to be included Due to current changes in languageFor better understanding The inter church relations (the Ecumenical movement) still call for translate. 18. Why is the Bible called Good news It betters God's relationship with mankind It assures people eternal life Man remains hopeful through the Biblical doctrine The biblical content reconciles man with God The biblical inspires people and gives them salvation. 19. Give reasons why reading the Bible is important to Christians It gives moral and spiritual guidance It helps Christians understand the meaning of their lives and relationship to God and to one another It helps the discover the will of God for he reveals himself through the Bible It helps them understand the universe and their relationship to it Reading the Bible gives guidance on the relationship among human beings It is the world of God It source for consolation to Christians It is a source of inspiration It is a source of knowledge It helps Christians discover who they are Reading the Bible is a way of worshiping. Chapter 3 Creation and the fall of human kind 20. Record the first creation account (priestly account) (Genesis 1:1-13) On the first day God created light and separated it from darkness, calling it day and night.On the second day He created the sky also called firmament. Day 3 God created dry land called Earth and the gathering waters called seas. He also created all types of plants (vegetation). On the fourth day he created the solar system also called Heavenly bodies i.e. Sun, Moon, Stars and Planets. On the fifth day he created birds of the air, fish and other sea creatures. Day six he created both domestic and wild animal and finalized with human beings. The seventh day was a Sabbath and therefore God rested. 21. State and comment on the second creation account as recorded in the genesis chapter (2:4-25) In the first place God created man out of Dust God breathed into the mans nostrils giving him life He created a beautiful garden called Eden In the garden were trees with the tree of knowledge placed in the middle Man is expected to guard, till and take care of the garden for blessings God created birds and other animals in the garden He authorized man to name them God created four rivers to source water in the garden. They include Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon and Pishon Man is commanded to use everything in the garden except the tree of knowledge He put man into a deep sleep, made surgery out of his ribs and created woman 22. Give the differences/ contrast in the two accounts of creation There is a chronological order of events in the first account of creation as opposed to the second Male and female are created at the same time whereas in the second account man is created first then woman is out of his ribs In the first account creation is out of the command “let there be” yet in the second man is made out of dust In the first account man names what he creates as opposed in the second where man is given the opportunity to name the animals A Sabbath day allocated for rest appears on the first while in the second account it wasn't mentionedThe garden of Eden mentioned on the second account wasn't on the first In the second creation account four rivers Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon and Pishon they were not mentioned in the first Man is given a responsibility to till the land in the second but not in the first In the second forbidden tree appears but this misses in the first account In the first account God created human beings for procreation while in the second account they were created for companionship The second account of creation is human centred while the first does not shore this it is man centred In the first account God created in union with the spirit (Holy Trinity) while in the second account God is alone In the first account human beings were created last while in the second they came first The first account takes six days to be complete unlike the second where days were not mentioned In the first account God appreciates everything he creates. We are not told this is the second. The spirit of God hovering over the water. 23. In which ways are the two accounts of creation similar (compare) In both accounts God is the sole creator In both human beings are given domination over the rest of the creation The uniqueness of human beings is brought forth in the second accounts Man shares in the life of God since he is made in the likeness of God Creation involves both the living and non-living things. 24. What meaning is denoted from the accounts of creation? The spirit of God hovering over water implies God spiritual and divine nature. He hand indeed planed for his work The creation of light at first sight shows God's orderly operation The phrase “Let there be” evidences God's authority, superiority and his being omnipotentGod used the phrase “let us” while creating man to indicate the Holy Trinity (God the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit) The creation of man in their image and likeness of God proves that the shares life with God. Breathing of air into the nostrils shows that life is precious and is given by God Setting aside the Sabbath for rest shows God's intention to be worshiped and the moral way of spending leisure Man naming God's creations set's him as God's Co-worker and bring out his responsibility The tilling of the land of Eden presents man as the tilling of the land of Eden presents man as a conserve and preserver of the environment and his own use The forbidden tree challenges man's ability to obey God's command. 25. What teaching can a Christian deprive from the Biblical creation account? God is the originator of everything both living and non-living, concrete and non- concrete God mandated human beings to reign over his creation Human beings are sociable and need company Both Male and female are equal in the eyes of God Rest is significant for worship and recreation Human being origin and destiny in God Man is super for he climaxes God's creation Maniage is sacred and it was instituted by God Christians are not to be 1934 but emulate God who is a worker. He worked for six consecutive days Human beings should act responsibly because God earmarked them to care for his creation Marriage is both for procreation and companionship. 26. Mention the attributes/ the nature of God from the Genesis stories of creation God is omnipotent/ all powerful God is orderly and perfect God is omnipresent/ everywhere God is transcendent God is the sustainer/ providerGod is the sole creator He is a moral God He is a loving God He is a spirit He is everlasting/ self existence God is source of goodness God is Holy God is a worker There is only one God. 27. State the teachings on the relationship between human beings and the environment from the Genesis stories of creation. Both human beings and the environment have a common origin. All other creatures are inferior before human beings and vise versa. Human beings are to cater for and preserve the environment. Human beings and the rest of God's creation have a similar destiny. Human beings should treat the rest of creation with reverent respect. Human beings and the rest of creation are interdependent. 28. Identify the responsibilities given by God to human beings in the Genesis story of action. Human beings are to multiply and fill the earth. They were to get married. To take care of the environment. Man and woman should be complimentary. To take care of God's creation. They were to be in charge of the Garden of Eden. To name other creatures. To obey God's commandments. To worship God.To eat from the fruits of the garden. 29. Why is man seen as a special creature before God? He is created in the image and likeness of God. He was given dominion over the rest of creation He was given opportunity to name the creation. Man has the ability to think and reason, unlike other animals. He was given the opportunity to serve and fellowship with God. He is given a will to choose between good and evil He possesses the blessings of God. Only man was created by the holy trinity. 30. How does man further creation? Through afforestation and reafforestation. Through procreation and reproduction. Caring for the needy. Evading/eradicating environmental pollution. Conserving life of fellow men and other animals. Preaching and promoting peace and harmony in the community. Use of proper farming methods e.g. contour farming. Conserving water towers. Using their creativity in invention. Through scientific and technological discoveries. Through provision of education geared towards teaching people how to cope with the environment. By providing job opportunities in order to help people realize self fulfillment. 31. Outline the lessons Christians leam about work from the Genesis Creation stories. Work was ordained by God. Work makes human beings complete self-fulfilling.We should Work and observe the Sabbath day. One is to work for self reliance. Work was introduced to man as a punishment for their sin in Eden Work contributes to the development of the community. Christians learn to obey God's command by becoming Co workers. Work is a continuation of God's creation. Work keeps Christians away from idling, which may lead to sin. 32. Write down the teachings about marriage from the biblical stories of creation. It is instituted by God. Marriage is for reproduction. It is for companionship. It should be between male and female. It should be monogamous. Man and woman should help each other. Marriage is for love. It is a continuation of God's work of creation 33. How do Africans view creation? Africans believe that creation originated from God the creator. Africans see God as mysterious in his deeds, for they fail to explain how he created the earth. Africans see human beings as special and that God creates everything for them God provided the first human beings with all the necessities of life. The first people lived happily with God and lacked nothing. Marriage was mainly for procreation. 34. State the similarities between the Biblical story of creation and the African myth of creation. In both God is the sole creator. Man is the climax of creationGod is supreme. In both man was given a wife for company. God is portrayed as a potter. 35. What is sin? Sin is deliberate disobedience. Sin is missing a tact. Sin is an iniquity. Sin is waywardness. Sin is transgression. 36. What led to the fall of man? God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden. God mandated Adam over all other trees apart fi"om the tree of knowledge. Thereafter Adam was tricked by Eve into transgressing. The end of the iniquity was expulsion from the Garden of Eden. 37. Explain the penalty meted to each of the following transgressors i. Serpent; ii. Woman; m. Adam The serpent (snake) was: Cursed above all creatures. To crawl on its belly.To eat dust. d. Enmity was declared between it and the woman's generation. The woman: a. Would give birth through pain. b. Would still desire her husband; c. Her offsprings shall be enemies with the serpent's offspring. Adam . Ground was cursed because of him; . Would have to toil for survival; . Would eat on thorns, thistles and herbs; Will (together with his descendants) die. 38. Explain the consequences of sin in relation to the Genesis stories of the fall of human beings. Death became inevitable to human beings. Human being" relationship with God turned into phobia. Human beings were ashamed of their nakedness and became guilty of their deeds. Women became subject to men. Human beings were subjected to pain.Human beings were to toil for survival Enmity was created between human beings and animals. Human being were expelled from the Garden of Eden. The life span of man was reduced to 120 years. The ground was cursed because of human beings. Man began taking away other people's life e.g. Cain killed Abel Man's language became confused. The serpent was condemned to eating dust. The marriage relationship turned from mutual care to tension. Living things were destroyed by the great flood. Man was prone to sin. 39. What was the African perception about evil? According to African communities, God is good and he did not create evil They believe that evil is as a result of evil spirits/malevolent spirits. Curses also lead to evil. Breaking of taboos is another source of evil It's caused by disobedience to God and the spirits. Mystical powers from evil people like witches, wizards and sorcerers can cause harm 40. Compare and contrast the traditional African view and biblical view on evil Evil results from bad omen. Breaking of oaths results in malicious experience, which is evil. Evil comes as a punishment from God, spirits and ancestors. Evil could be reversed through cleansing rituals. Evil could be punished in form of humble phenomena/disastrous acts. contrast the traditional African view and the biblical view on evil. In both cases, evil is bad and should be avoided.In both, sin is punitive. In both, sin arises from disobedience. In both cases, evil may result from flailing in a social or spiritual obligation Both agree that the results of sin and evil is calamities, suffering and death. In both, sin separates human beings from God. In both, God is the guardian of morality, law and order. In both, sin not only affects individuals, but also affects other members of the community. In both, sin is transmitted to people through Satan. In both, sin can be inherited. In African traditional religion, there is communal responsibility over sin as opposed to biblical teaching, where individual responsibility is emphasized. Bibically, sin is intrinsic whereas in traditional African belief it is extrinsic. Sin is wholesomely punishable in African traditional religion, but is redemptive biblically. Biblically, the punishment of sin is not everlasting due to the resurrected Christ. However, in African traditional religion, sin claims irreversible doom 41. How was sin punished in ATR corporal punishment Capital punishment Banishment payment of fines public humiliation indecent burial ceremonies failure to be named after Children denied food for sometime. Denied leadership roles. Isolation. Chapter 4Faith And God’s Promises: Abraham 42. Narrate the history of Abraham prior to his call by God. Abraham's father was Terah. Terah had three sons: Abraham, Nahor and Haran They lived in a place called Ur of the Chaldeans. Abraham mancied Sarai, Nahor manied Milcah. Haran had a son called Lot. Terah and his family lived amidst polytheists. Polytheism is worship of many gods or idols. These people were moon worshippers. Haran died in Ur and, thereafter, Terah took Abraham alongside his wife Sarai and Lot and they settled in Haran. Terah died in Haran at the age of 205 years. It was after this that God called Abraham 43. Comment on the call of Abraham. Abraham's call was mysterious. Its form is not describe in the Bible. It took place just after the passing on of Terah. Abraham was 75 years old when God called him He obeyed God's voice regardless of his age. God says thus, “Get out of your country, your relatives and your father's house and go to the land that will show you”. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, servants and domestic animals along with him This showed how wealthy and selfless Abraham was. In due course, God made several promises to the obedient Abraham Abraham was promised many descendants, a great nation, blessings and a great name, all by God. Abraham later settled at various places e.g. Shechem and Bethe], where he built altars to demonstrate his faith in worshipping God. Due to famine, he temporarily sought refuge in Egypt, but, eventually, after its elapse, he settled back in Canaan. 44. What is faith? Faith is an absolute belief or trust in somebody or something. It is a strong belief without necessarily having a logical proof According to the Bible, faith is confidence in the total truthfulness of every utterance that pours out of God. It is also a gift from God, which is not based on tangible objects. Faith is unshakable trust in God. 45. Show how Abraham demonstrated his faith in God.Abraham believed in God by abandoning the polytheistic community to worship Yahweh: the true and mighty God. Abraham accepted to quit the known Haran to an unknown destiny. Abraham undoubtedly gave in to the command of circumcision: the sign to the covenant, at his ripe age. His unshakable faith led him to accept to sacrifice his only son and heir: Isaac, on mount Moriah. (Genesis 22). Abraham decisively constructed altars at Bethel and Shechem to inaugurate the fear of God for his worship. He willingly changed his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife's name from Sarai to Sarah. He made a strong bond with God in an elaborate covenant. Despite their old age, Abraham believed and trusted that his wife would bear him a son. Abraham proved his faith through worshiping God in prayer, sacrifices and intercession. 46. Explain the relevance of Abraham’s faith in God to Christians today. With faith, Christians became vessels of God's intension just like God renewed his relationship with mankind through Abraham Faith enables Christians to withstand challenges just like Abraham did. In faith, Christians retrain from bad practices, just like Abraham abandoned polytheism and became monotheistic in Yahweh. God expects Christians to have definite faith in him Abraham obeyed God by leaving Haran for Canaan. Faith in God leads to success. Abraham's wife Sarah bore a son out of faith in God. By faith, God provides all necessities like he provided a ram for sacrifice instead of his son Isaac. Christians: the descendants of Abraham will automatically receive blessings just like God blessed Abraham as long as they remain obedient and faithful to God. Christians are assured of eternal life, just like Abraham secured Canaan by faith. By faith, Christians should abide by God's directives without question, just as Abraham heeded God's command. 47. Which promises did God make to Abraham? Abraham would father a great nation.