SR2IN0201
FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................... 1
RELIGIOUS STUDIES/BIBLE KNOWLEDGE.................................................................... 2
GCE Ordinary Level ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Paper 2041/01 Paper 1 - The Life and Teaching of Christ as in Gospel of Luke .......................................... 2
Paper 2041/02 Paper 2 - The Acts of the Apostles ....................................................................................... 4
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Note:
Paper 2041/01
Paper 1 - The Life and Teaching of Christ as in Gospel of Luke
General comments
There were some good scripts which showed an accurate knowledge of Luke’s gospel and a good
understanding of its meaning. There were, however, many poor scripts: knowledge of factual material was
inadequate and comment on its meaning was often not attempted.
Comments on specific questions
Question 1
Candidates were asked to answer four sections of this question, but quite a number attempted all six.
(a)
The naming of John by Zechariah was well given and the fact that John prepared the way for Jesus
was well known, but not many stated that John called on people to repent in preparation for his
coming.
(b)
The parable of the two houses was known in outline, but it was often given in the version found in
Matthew’s gospel rather than the one found in Luke. Many said that its meaning was having faith
as a foundation, but Jesus said that those who heard his words and acted upon them were like the
wise man. Jesus was stressing that to hear his words was not enough.
(c)
The rejection of Jesus by the Samaritan village was often given accurately, but a number of
candidates saw the reference to James and John and confused the incident with Jesus sending
two disciples to prepare for the Passover in Jerusalem. Many candidates said that the Jews and
Samaritans hated each other with no explanation of why they did.
(d)
The parable of the leaven was usually given accurately, but quite a number of candidates did not
refer to the large amount of flour and the fact that the whole was leavened: a detail which is
essential as it stresses the great growth of the Kingdom of God.
(e)
A number of candidates stated that the accusation was made to Herod or the Jewish Council rather
than to Pilate. Very few recognised that the charges brought against Jesus were political -–
refusing to pay taxes to Caesar and stirring up trouble – accusations which the Roman Governor
had to take seriously as they were charges that carried the death penalty.
(f)
Joseph of Arimathea’s role in the burial of Jesus was well known. Most stated that he showed
sympathy for Jesus but few mentioned his courage in linking himself with one who was condemned
and crucified.
Question 2
(a)
The visit of Jesus to Jerusalem at the age of twelve was usually correctly identified but a number
described Jesus being taken to the Temple as a baby and being welcomed by Simeon. Some
stated that Jesus went to Jerusalem because of a census rather to share in the Passover.
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Paper 2041/02
Paper 2 - The Acts of the Apostles
General comments
Question 1
Comments on specific questions
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