RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2046 REVISION QUESTION 2022- HAATILA. V ( 0979478114)
2.(a) Relate the story of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple as a baby -Luke 2:21-39.
- On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, He was named Jesus the name the angel
had given him before He had been conceived.
- When it was time of their purification according to the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took
him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every first
born male is to be consecrated to the Lord.”
- And to offer a sacrifice keeping with what is said in the law of the Lord, “it pair of doves or two
young pigeons.”
- Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devoted.
- He was waiting for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
- It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord
Jesus Christ.
- Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.
- When the parents brought in the child Jesus to him for him to perform what the custom of the
Law required;
- Simeon took him in his arms and praised God saying.
- Sovereign Lord, as you have promised you now dismiss your servant in peace.
- For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all people.
- A light for revelation to the gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.
- The child’s mother and father were surprised at what was said about him.
- Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother.
- “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will
be spoken against;
- So that the thoughts of Mary hearts will be revealed;
- And your sword will pierce your own soul too.”
- There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of phanuel of the tribe of Asher.
- She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was
a widow until she was eight four.
- She never left the temple but worshipped night and day, fasting and praying.
- Coming up to the altar that very moment,
- She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the
redemption of Jerusalem .
- When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord they returned to
Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
(b) State two ceremonies which Jewish parents carried out after the birth of the first born male
child and state when each took place.
- Circumcision and naming ceremony at eight days old.
- Dedication/presentation ceremony at one month old.
- Purification of the mother – forth days after giving birth.
(c) (i) Malilwe says to you, “I have never heard of a Christian who has been used by God to fulfil
his purposes.” State three points of Christian advice you would give to Malilwe with regard to
what type of Christians God uses to fulfil his purposes.
- People whose way of life pleases God.
- People who are full of the Holy Spirit.
- People who are obedient to Him
- People who are willing to be used and are available.
- People who are expecting the Messiah.
(ii) How do people in modern Zambian society protect the new born child? Give three points.
- Both wife and husband are not allowed to have sexual relationship for a period of time.
- Both mother and baby are secluded for a period of time.
- Roots, charms and other traditional medicines are used to protect the baby from disease and
witchcraft.
- Sacrifices of beer or food, and prayers are offered to the ancestral spirits.
(d) In what ways are the teachings of Christianity on loyalty and religious duty different to those
of Zambian Traditional Religion? State two points.
 Christianity: loyalty goes to God first
 ZTR: loyalty goes to parents first.
 Christianity: conflicts may arise in a situation where a Christian wants to follow biblical
teachings before traditional customs that may prevail in his/her family.
 ZTR: no conflicts which may arise because of traditional beliefs and customs.
 Any two points, 2 marks each = 4 marks.