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MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONBAHAMAS JUNIOR CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION 2016

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 0056/1

ST. MARK'S/LUKE'S GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Monday 30 May 2016 l:00 p.M.-3:00 p.M.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :

I)o not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your school number, candidate number, initial/s and surname in the spaces provided on this booklet.

SECTION I - Answer ALL questionsSECTION II - Answer TWO of questions 4 to 7

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks available is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

You are advised to spend forty-five minutes (45 minutes) completing Section I and one hour and fifteenminutes (1 hr. 15 mins.) completing Section II.

: This question paperconsists oflg printed pages.

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SECTION I

Use the picture to help you recall the story. Then answer all of the questions - (a) to (e)

"Who do men say that I am? "

(a) Who was the speaker and to whom were these words spoken?

St. Mark 8: 27

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(b) How was this question answered?

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(c) Who responded when asked 'Who do you say that I am'and what was his response?

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(d) What instructions did Jesus give to them at this time?

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(e) "It is alright to keep secrets."

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons to support your answer.

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Read the following passage in the version you have studied and answer all of the questions (a) to (e).

KING JAMES VERSION:"And all that believed were together, and had all things common;"

GOOD NEWS VERSION:"All the believers continued together in close fellowship and shared their belongings with everyone."

NEW ENGLISH VERSION:"All whose faith had drawn them together held everything in common:"

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(a) Explain the meaning of the phrase:'the believers had all things in common'

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(b) Why were members of the early church called believers?

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(c) What made the early believers different from other religious groups of their day?

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(d) Give ONE difference and ONE similarity between the early believers and believers today?

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(e) "Churches today need to be more like the early church."

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer.

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aJ. Answer all parts of question 3.

(a) Name any TWO of the synoptic gospels.

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(b) What was the theme of John the Baptist's message/preaching?

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(c) Explain what it means to be tempted.

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(d) Why did the people of Nazareth reject Jesus?

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(e) List TWO types of miracles.

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(f) Why was there a need for a twelfth apostle?

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(g) Explain the term eunuch?

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(h) Explain why Paul cursed Bar-Jesus, the magician in Paphos.

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(i) Name TWO denominations that observe lent.

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(j) Church of God and Church of God of Prophecy are considered Pentecostal; explain why.

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(k) How old are Jewish boys when they are circumcised?

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SECTION II

Answer any TWO of questions 4 to 7.Answer all parts of your chosen questions.

4. (a) (i) Define the following terms:

- heal

- faith.

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(ii) How did the woman with the issue of blood display faith?

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(b) (i) Who was Jairus and how did he demonstrate faith in Jesus?

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(ii) Describe how Jesus healed Jairus'daughter.

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(c) "People today no longer exercise faith in God for healing. "

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons to support your answer.

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Give TWO reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching.

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(ii) In the Parable of the Lost Boy/Prodigal Son why was it wrong for the younger son to ask hisfather for his share of the inheritance and how much was his ihare?

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(b) (i) What did the younger son do with his share of the inheritance and what did he do once it wasall gone?

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(ii) Why did the younger son return home and how did his father welcome him?

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(c) "The greatest gift a parent can give their child is to teach them about Jesus the Christ. "

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons to support your answer.

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6. (a) (D Who was the first to make a notable contribution to the Common Fund of the Early Churchand give the meaning of their name.

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(ii) Explain fully why Ananias and Sapphira decided to sell their land.

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How did Ananias and Sapphira plan to deceive Peter and who did Peter say they actuallydeceived?

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(ii) What happened to Ananias and Sapphira because of their actions and what lesson/s might themembers of the early church learn from this?

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(e) "lu{ut1t believe s still W to testGod!"

Do you agreE or disagreo?

Give reason$ to. $rpport yourrursv/or,

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7. (a) (D Why did Paul and Silas go to the riverside in philippi?

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(ii) Explain why and how Paul healed the slave girl/fortune teller in Philippi.

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(b) (i) Describe what happened while Paul and Silas were imprisoned at Philippi.

(ii) Why did Paul tell the soldiers that he was a Roman citizen and what happened after this?

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(c) "God never leaves His children alone."

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons to support your answer.

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