GRADE 12 WORK:

THE EARLY CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN WITNESSING

1. (a) Describe the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:54-60)

- When they heard this, they went were furious and gnashed their
teeth at him.
- But Stephen full of Holy Sprit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory
of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of.
- “Look” he said,” I see heaven open and the son of man standing at
the right hand of God”.
- At this, they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran
at him with one accord;
- And they cast him out of the city and stopped him.
- And the witness laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man
named Saul.
- And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God saying,
- “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit”.
- Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not
charge them with this sin”.
- And when he said this, he fell asleep.

(b) Give two reasons why Stephen was brought to trail

Answer
i. He claimed that Jesus was the Messiah.
ii. He said that God no longer lives in temple, a house built by men.
iii. He also said that God longer accepted anima sacrifice.

Why was Stephen persecuted?

i. The Jews could not withstand the wisdom which the Holy Spirit
gave him in his answer, when they tried to argue publicly with him.

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 ii. Stephen used Jewish history to show how the Jews had been
rebelling against God in the past, just as they were now.
- The Jews refused to believe that they were guilty of killing the long
awaited Messiah.
- They also refused to believe that this Jesus, whom they had killed,
was alive again and at the right hand of God.
iii. He showed the attitude of love and forgiveness towards his
persecutors, in spite of what they were doing to him (reaction to
persecution).

(c) “That man cannot make a good preacher even if he is believed to have
repented. I have seen his past life and I don’t think he can convert
anyone” says a friend of yours. Give three points of Christian advice
you would give your friend on qualities needed to evangelize
effectively.

Answer

- He must be full of Holy Spirit

- He must posses the wisdom of God.
- When a person repents, the old life is dead and behold the person is new
in Jesus Christ.
- He must have faith in God.

(d) State one point of similarity and one of difference between Christian and
Muslim attitudes to inclusion of people of different races and culture.

Answer

Similarity

- Both accept people of other races and culture.

- Both allow new converts to share the same rights of their religion.

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 Differences

- Christians: Beliefs are the same to all races and culture.

- Muslims: There may be conflicts in a cross-cultural situation.

2. (a) Give an account of the problem of administration which was there

among the early Christians.

Answer (acts 6:1-7)

- Now in those days when the number of disciples was multiplying.
- There was arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists,
because
- Then the twelve gathered all the multitude of disciples and said, “it is
not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
- Therefore, brothers choose seven men from among you who are of good
reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint for
this business.
- But we give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the
world.
- And their saying pleased the whole multitude.
- And they chose Stephen, a man full of the Holy Spirit and faith and
Philip Pronchorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas, a proselyte
from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles.
- And when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

(b) Mention any three problems of the Early Church and how each one was
solved.

Answer

I. Corruption within the church. Ananias and Saphira pretended that

they had given full amount of money to the Church.

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 How it was solved

- Peter sternly rebuked Simon and challenged him to repent.

II. Barnabas and Paul
- People couldn’t accept Paul into the Church after his conversion

How it solved
- Barnabas went to believers and told them that Paul’s conversion was
real.
III. The disagreement between Barnabas and Paul-about taking John
Mark with him to Cyprus.

How it was solved

- Paul and Barnabas went different ways and Barnabas took John Mark
with him to Cyprus.

(c) A local church meets to choose an elder in the church. Two names are
suggested and after much discussion the members are divided on who
should be chosen because the two elders have the same number of votes.
State three points of Christian advice you would give them on how they
should resolve the disagreement.

Answer

They choose one who is

(i) Of good reputation

(ii) Full of the Holy Spirit
(iii) Full of faith in God
(iv) Full of God’s wisdom
(v) Pray for God’s direction and guidance

(d) State two similarities and two differences between Christianity and
Zambian Traditional attitudes to resolving problems.

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 Similarities

- Both have a discussion to hear the case or problem

- In both religions there is a person to control the discussion

Differences

Christians - Pray at the beginning so that God can guide them

Z.T.R - The eldest person in the family or clan guides the flow of the
discussion.

Christians - Decision or judgment or advice is based on scripture

Z.T.R - The eldest person gives judgment.

3. (a) Narrate the discussion which was held at the Council of Jerusalem
Answer: (Acts 15:12-35)
- Then all the multitudes kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul
declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through
them among the Gentiles.
- And after they had become silent James answered saying;
- “Men and brothers, listen to me”’
- Simon had declared how God at first visited the gentiles to take out of
them a people of his name.
- And with this, the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written;
- After this I will return and will rebuild the tabernacles of David which
has fallen down, I will rebuild the ruins, and I will set it up, so that the
rest of manking may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called
by my name, says the Lord who does all these things.
- Know to God from eternity are all his works.
- Therefore, I judge that we should not trouble those from among the
Gentiles who are turning to God;

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 - But we will explain to them to abstain from things polluted by idols from
sexual immorality, from things strangled and from blood.
- For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him
in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.
- Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with Paul and Barnabas,
namely Judas who was also named Barsabas and Silas leading men
among brothers.
- They wrote this letter to them.
- The apostles, the elders and brothers,
- To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia;
- Since we have heard that some who went from us have troubled you
with words, unsetting your souls, saying;
- “You must be circumcised and keep the law”-to whom we gave no such
commandment.
- It seemed good to us, being assemble with one accord to send chosen
men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul;
- Men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same
things by word of mouth.
- For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, today not burden you
with these things;
- That you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from strangled
and from sexual immorality.
- If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.

(b) Mention two of the four warning related to aspects of Gentiles life style.

Answer

(i) To be circumcised and keep the law

(ii) Abstain from things offered to idols, from drinking blood, from things
strangled.

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 (iii) Abstain from sexual immorality.

(c) A woman was caught committing adultery with a church member. State
three ways the church elders could use to resolve this problem.

Answer

(i) Advise the husband to forgive the woman and live with her without
remembering or mentioning the incident.
(ii) The woman should abstain from sexual immorality.
(iii) The woman should be faithful to her partner.

Answer : As in Q2 (d)

4. Give an account of Paul and Silas at Lystra

Answer (Act 14:8-29)
- And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet sat, a cripple
from his mother’s womb, who had never walked.
- This man heard speaking;
- Paul observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed;
- Said in a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!”.
- And he leaped and walked.
- Now when the people saw what Paul had done they raised their voices,
saying in the Lycaonian language;
- “The gods have down to us in the likeness of men!”
- And Barnabas they called Zeus and Paul Hermes, because he was the
chief speaker;
- Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front their city, brought
oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the
multitudes.
- But when the apostles i.e. Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their
clothes and ran among the multitudes crying out and saying;

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- “Men, why are you doing these things?
- We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that
you should turn from these useless things to the living God who made
the heaven, the earth, the sea and all things that are in them.
- Who in by gone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own
ways.
- Nevertheless, he did not leave Himself witness in that he did good; gave
us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling of heart with food and
gladness.
- And with these saying, they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from
sacrificing to them
- Then, Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there, and having
persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the
city, supposing him to be dead.
- However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went
into the city.
- And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

(b) What led to the persecution? Give two points

Answer

(i) Paul healed the crippled man from her mother’s womb-the natives
wanted to sacrifice to him, he refused.
(ii) When he rebuked them and told the Jews to turn to God who is the
living God who gave them rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,
filling their hearts with food and gladness.

(c) You are a Christian in a boarding school and you have been holding
prayers in your dormitory before sleeping. The house captain pushes
you because he/she says that you are disturbing the rest of the pupils.
State three ways in which you could react to this opposition.

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 Answer

(i) He/she could rejoice to suffer shame for the name of Jesus Christ.
(ii) He/she should never allow himself/herself to be discouraged but
should continue to use the weapon of prayer.
(iii) He/she should show an attitude of love and forgiveness towards the
house captain.

(d) State one point of similarity and one difference between Christian and
Muslim reactions to persecution.

Similarity

- Both religions believe that everything happens according to the will of

God.

Difference

Christians - Believe that persecutions can build a strong Christian

character.

Muslims - Believe in vengeance and this is announced by an Imam, they

engage in a holy war.

5. (a) Give an account of how Herod Antipas persecuted the Christians.

Answer (Acts 12:1-24)

- Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass
some from the church.
- Then he killed James the brother of John with sword.
- And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to
seize Peter also.
- Now it was during the days of the unleavened Bread.

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- So when he had arrested Peter, he put him in prison, and delivered him
to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the
people after the Passover.
- Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayers were offered to
God for him by the church.
- And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was
sleeping bound with two chains between two soldiers and guards before
the door were keeping the prison.
- Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shown in the
prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him saying;
- “Arise quickly!”

Describe how Peter was loosed from chains-prison

- “Arise quickly!”
- And his chains fell off his hands.
- Then the angel said to him, “God yourself and tie on your sandals”.
- And he said to him “put on your garments and follow me”.
- So he went out and followed him, and did not know that what was done
by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
- When they had passed the first and the second gate that leads to the
city, which opened to them of its own accord: and they went out and
went down one street and immediately the angel departed from him.
- And when Peter had come to himself;
- He said, “ Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel, and
has delivered me from the hands of Herod and from all the expectations
of the Jewish people”.
- So when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the
mother of John also called Mark, where many gathered together
praying.
- And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came
to answer.
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 - When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her gladness, she did not
open the gate, but ran and announced that Peter stood before the gate.
- But they said, “You are beside yourself”.
- Yet she kept insisting that it was so,
- So they said “it is his angel”’
- Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw
him, they were astonished.
- But mentioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to
them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison.
- And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers”. And
he departed and went to another place;
- Then as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers
about what had become of Peter.
- But when Herod has searched for him and not found him, he examined
the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.
- And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

(b) Mention one way in which the Christians responded and two ways in
which the persecution was got rid off.

Answer

Christian response
They devoted themselves to prayer.

The persecution was got rid of

(i) By God sending an angel to rescue Peter from prison and escaped
execution.
(ii) Herod died in Agony.

(c) Tasila is a Christian girl in a boarding school. One day of the dormitory
mate aborted and Tasila felt compelled to the matter to the school

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 authorities. Because of that most of the girls ridiculed her and called her a
sell out. State three points of Christian advice you would give to Tasila on
how she should react in this situation.

Answer
(i) She should pray to God for courage not to compromise.
(ii) She should rejoice or count it a blessing to suffer shame for telling
the truth.
(iii) She should continue to have faith in God and obey him, and not obey
man.
(d) State one difference and one similarity between Christian reactions to
persecution and those of Mahtma Ghandi.

Similarity
- Both religions believe in non-violence in reacting to persecutions.

Differences
Ghandi - Would fast until he was assured that violence had stopped.
Christians - Would pray and leave everything in God’s hands and
continue with their daily routines.

6. (a) Describe the role played by Paul and Barnabas in helping the church to
witness across racial and cultural barriers.

Answer (Act 11:19-26)

- Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over
Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch preaching the
word of God to no one but to Jews only.
- But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyene, who when they
had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.

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 - And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a gnat number believed
and turned to the Lord.
- Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem,
and they sent out Barnabas to go to as far as Antioch.
- When he came and seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged
them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.
- For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.
- And a great number of people were added to Tarsus to seek Saul (Paul).
- And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
- So it was that for the whole year they assembled with the church and
taught great number of people.
- And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

(b) List two characteristics that enabled Paul to witness successfully to

people of various cultures.

Answer

(i) He was a good speaker

(ii) He was a good leader
(iii) He knew the scriptures very well.

(c) A friend of yours refused to accept Jesus as his personal Saviour saying to
you, “why should I waste time receiving Jesus as my personal Saviour
when Zambia has been declared a Christian nation, which automatically
makes every Zambian advice you would give to your friend on why he
should receive Jesus as his personal Saviour.

Answer

(i) He has to repent and confess of his sins to Jesus as an individual.

(ii) He must have faith in God as an individual.
(iii) It is the individual who experiences forgiveness of sins.

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 (iv) Receiving Christ as your personal Saviour shows obedience to God’s
word.

(d) State one point of similarity and one of difference between Christianity and
Islam on the inclusion of people of other races.

Similarity

- Both religions accept other people of different cultures and races as new
converts.

Difference

- Christians – No conflicts of their beliefs in all situations.

- Islam - May experience conflicts e.g, a Zambian Muslim-in the area of
marriage, death or funeral may experience conflict with the Islamic
beliefs e.g, when to pray.

7. (a) Relate the story of Ananias and Sapphira

Answer (Acts 5:1-11)
- But a certain man named Ananias and Sapphira his wife told a
possession.
- And he kept back part of the money, his wife also being aware of it, and
brought a certain part and laid it at the apostle’s feet.
- But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the
Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
- While it remained, was it not in your own control?
- Why have not lied to men but to God”.
- Then Ananias hearing these words, he fell down and breathed his last.
- So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.
- And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out and
buried him.

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 - Now it was about three hours when his wife came in, not knowing what
had happened.
- Then Peter asked her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”
- She said, “Yes so much”.
- Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test
the spirit of the Lord?
- Look the feet of those who have buried your husband is at the door, and
they will carry you out”.
- Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last.
- And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out,
- Buried her by her husband.
- So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these
things.

(b) What sin did Ananias and Sapphira commit? Give two points.

Answer

(i) The sin of hypocrisy

(ii) Lying to both man and God.

(c) Musonda is responsible for collecting and banking church money. He

asked you to keep part of the money for his own use. State three points
of Christian advice you would give him.

Answer

(i) He should earn money in an honest way.

(ii) The love of money leads to lack of faith and many sorrows.
(iii) Musonda must acquire money through hard work.

(d) State two similarities and one difference Christianity and Zambian
Traditional Religion attitudes to resolving differences in a community.

Answer. As in Q2 (d)

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8. (a) Narrate the incident when Philip met the Ethiopian Eunuch.

Answer (Acts 8:26-40)

- An angel of the Lord said to Philip

- “Get ready and go south to the road that goes from Jerusalem to Gaza”.
- So Philip got ready and went.
- Now an Ethiopian eunuch, who an important official in charge of the
treasury of the queen of Ethiopia, was on his way home.
- He had been to Jerusalem to worship God and was going back home in
his carriage.
- As he rode along, he was reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
- The Holy Spirit said to Philip,
- “Go over to that carriage and stay close to it,”
- Philip ran over and heard him reading from the book of the prophet
Isaiah.
- He asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
- The official replied, “How can I understand unless someone explains it
to me?”
- And he invited Philip to climb up and sit in the carriage with him.
- The passage of scripture which he was reading was this.
- “Like a sheep that is taken to be slaughtered, like a lamb that makes no
sound when its wool is cut off, he did not say a word.
- He was humiliated, and justice was denied him.
- No one will be able to tell about his descendants, because his life on
earth has come to an end”
- The official asked Philip, “Tell me, of whom is the prophet saying this?
Of himself or of someone else?”
- Then Philip began to speak; starting from this passage of scripture, he
told him the Good News about Jesus.
- As they travelled down the road, they came to a place where there was
some water and the official said,
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 - “Here is some water, what is to keep me from being baptized?”
- The official ordered the carriage to stop, and both Philip and the official
went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
- When they came up out of the water, the spirit of the Lord took Philip
away.
- The official did not see him again, but continued on his way, full of joy.
- Philip found himself in Azotus; he went on to Caesarea and on the way
he preached the Good News in every town,

(b) According to the circumcision party; what were the requirements for one
‘to’ become a Christian? Give three points.

Answer

(i) To be circumcised
(ii) To obey the Law of Moses.
(iii) To give up one’s nationality (become a Jew)

(c) A visiting pastor was not happy to see the following scenario at the church
he visited. During the Lord’s super, all there Europeans demanded to sit in
front while all the Africans were forced to sit at the back. This was to give
themselves opportunity to partake of the bread and cup earlier than
‘brothers’. State three points of Paul’ teaching on witnessing across racial
and cultural barriers violated by this church.

Answer

- No segregation should be seen in the church because all Christians are

one and the Lord.
- Christians must worship together regardless of their race, cultural
background.
- When a person becomes a Christian, race, culture becomes immaterial-
acceptance of different races is shown.

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 (d) Give one difference and one similarity between the attitude of Muslim
and Christians to people of different races.

Similarity

- In both religions, any person who declares belief in their religion is

accepted and shares the same equal rights as the like-minded.

Difference

- Christians - No conflict may arise in any situation because belief is not

based on locality on an individual.
- Islam - Conflict may arise in a cross-cultural situation. A Zambian
Muslim might find conflict between certain traditional customs
concerning e.eg marriage, the family or death of a family member.

9. Relate the incident when Cornelius, had a vision

Answer (Acts 10:1-180

- There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius of what was

called the Italian Regiment,
- A devout man and one who feared God with all his household.
- Who game aims generously to the people,
- And prayed to God always.
- About the ninth hour of the day, he saw clearly in a vision an angel of
God coming in and saying to him,
- “Cornelius!”
- And when he observed him, he was afraid and said, “What is it, Lord?”
so he said to him, “Your prayers and your aims have come up for a
memorial before God.
- “Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter?
- “He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will
tell you what you must do”.

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 - And when the angel who spoke to him departed, Cornelius called two of
his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who
waited on him continually.
- So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to
Joppa.

10. (a) Relate the incident when Peter has a vision of a sheet containing
unclean animals.
Answer (Acts 10:9-16)
- The next day, as they were on their journey and drew near the city,
Peter went up on the house top to pray, about the sixth hour.
- Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they were
preparing the food, he fell into a trance.
- And saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the
four corners, descending to him and let down on the earth.
- In it were all kinds of four-footed things, and birds of the air.
- And a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter, kill and eat.”
- But Peter said, “Not so Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or
unclean”.
- And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has
cleansed you must not call common”.
- This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven
again.

(b) State three reasons why some early Christians at first opposed the
inclusion of any non-Jews in the church.

Answer

(i) They were looking at circumcision as a condition for one to become a

Christian.

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 (ii) They never believed that God can give the Holy Spirit to non-Jews as
well.
(iii) Before the church came into being, races, language groups and
cultures were very different from one another. These brought about
natural barriers and segregation. People of different backgrounds did
not work together or worship together. So with such a background,
the early Christians found it difficult to worship with people of
different culture.

(c) A qualified head teacher has been denied promotion at a certain mission
school because she does not belong to the denomination of the particular
school. State one argument that that the mission authority would give for
their action and give two Christian responses to the same action.

Argument

It is better to promote someone who shares same beliefs with.

Response

(i) As Christians the same attitude must be shown to all people regardless of
their denomination.
(ii) There is no segregation in Christ. All people must be accepted because
Christ brought unity.

(d) State one similarity and one difference on the attitudes of Christians and
Zambian traditionalists to people of different languages, races or color.

Similarity

- Both accept and respect people of different races, colour or culture.

- In both religions. New converts share the same rights as the like-minded
people.

Difference

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 - Christian - People are free to attend their gatherings In all situations.
- Z.T.R - Restrict to attend any gathering may arise depending on the
occasion.
11. (a) Give an account of how the apostles at Jerusalem sent Barnabas to
keep the church in Antioch.

Answer (Acts 11:1-26)

- Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over
Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, preaching
the word of God to no one but to Jews only.
- But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who when they
had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.
- And the hand of the Lord was with them, and great number believed
and turned to the Lord.
- Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem,
and they sent out Barnabas to go to as far as Antioch.
- When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and
encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue
with the Lord.
- For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.
- And a great number of people were added to the Lord.
- Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to seek Saul (Paul0.
- And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
- So it was that for the whole year they assembled with the Church and
taught a great number of people.
- And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

(b) (i) State two difficulties in relationships between people of different

languages, cultures and races.

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 Answer

- They never worshipped together

- There were real-felt communication barriers between Jews and
Samaritans, and Gentiles.
- Prejudice, and even hatred existed for tax-collectors who were regarded
as traitors and Samaritans)
- Lepers were regarded as outcasts.
- Jewish men also looked down upon women.

(ii) State one way in which the persecution of the early church Christians
was a blessings to the early church.

Answer

It enabled the word of God to spread too many areas hence; there was
growth in the word of God.

(c) In a local church in your area, the elders of the church have a serious
disagreement on what language to use in teaching God’s word and singing
hymns. Some insist that only the language of the area must be spoken.
With reference to the work of the early church, explain to your church
elders why their attitudes would hinder the spread of the gospel. Give three
points.

(i) People won’t understand what is being communicated.

(ii) It will create language groupings as a result some people will feel left out.
Participation by such people will be difficult.

(iii) It will bring about segregation.

(d) Give one similarity and one difference between Christian and Zambian
Traditional beliefs about the conclusion of people of different cultures.

Answer as in Q10 (d)

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12. (a) Relate the story of Saul persecuting the Christians.

Answer (Acts 9:1-7)

- Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of
the Lord, went to the High Priest.
- And asked letters from him to the synagogue of Damascus.
- So that if he found any who were of the way,
- Whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
- As he journeyed he came near Damascus.
- And suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
- Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul,
why are you persecuting me?”
- And he said, “Who are you Lord?”
- Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard
for you to kick against the goads.”
- So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord what do you want me to
do?
- Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be
told what you must do”.

(d) (i) Why was Saul persecuted when he became a Christian? Give one point.

Answer

- Because they did not believe that he was a disciple.

(ii) How did he react to persecution? Give two points

Answer

- He rejoiced over his persecution, because in this way, God’s great power
could be seen.

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 - He never allowed himself to be discouraged by persecution. He used it to
show that his new life in Christ, which he preached was real, eternal
and far more important than mere physical existence.

(c) Valentine who once belonged to an armed robber’s gang has given his life to
Jesus. He now lives a repentant life and decides to go back and witness to
his former gang member friends; his friends reject him and even threaten
to kill him. What Christian advice would you give him on how he can react
to such rejection? Give three points.

Answer

- Commit it to the Lord in prayer.

- He should continue witnessing to his friends.
- He should rejoice and praise God for what he is passing through.
- Pray for guidance and strength from God.
- Calmly explain to them the reason for faith in Jesus Christ.
- Ignore the persecution and carry on as much as possible.

(d) Compare Christian reactions to persecution with those of Mahatma Ghandi

stating one point of similarity and one of difference.

As in Q5 (d)

13. Give an account of the persecution of Peter and John

Answer (Acts 4:1-21)

- Now as they spoke to the people, priests, the captain of the temple and
the Sadducees came upon them.
- Being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in
Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
- And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next
day, for it was already evening.
- However, many of those who heard the word believed;

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- And the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
- And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders and
scribes as well as Annas the High Priest, Caiphas, John and Alexander,
and as many as were of the family of the high priest were gathered
together at Jerusalem.
- And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power
or by what name have you done this?”
- Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people
and elders of Israel;
- “If we this day we are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by
what means he had been made well.
- Let it be known to all, and to all the people of Israel,
- That by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified,
whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before
you all.
- This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become
the chief cornerstone.
- “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under
heaven given among men by whom we must be saved”.
- Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived they
were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled.
- And they realized that they had been with Jesus.
- And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they
could say nothing against it.
- But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they
asked among themselves,
- Saying, “What shall we do to these men?
- For indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is
evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.
- “But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely
threaten them that from now on they speak to no man in this name”
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 - So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no
way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified for
what had been done.

(b) (i) Why were the Apostle persecuted? Give one point

Answer

- They became popular as the result of the healing of the lame man.
- The apostles were blamed for assuming the authority of the religious
leaders and teachers.
- Their preaching about the resurrection angered the Sadducees, who did
not believe in life after death.

(ii) What was their reaction to this persecution? Give one point.

Answer

- The apostles showed respect to the Jewish leaders and recognized that
these leaders had been given the job of judging in religious matters.
- They were unafraid and boldly preached the gospel to the leaders.
- They committed the whole problem to God in prayer.

(c) Chanda a Grade 11 pupil at Timanyane High School is always first in

class. As a result he becomes very popular with the teachers. His
classmates hate him and accuse him of being proud. State three points of
Christian reaction Chanda would show to his classmates.

Answer

- He should show respect to his friends

- Ignore the and carry on his work as much as possible
- Show an attitude of love and forgiveness towards his classmates
- He should rejoice for all things and work together for good of those who
love the Lord.

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 - Pray for his classmates
- Pray for strength and guidance from God.
- Calmly explain to his classmates the reason for his success.

(d) State one point of similarity and one of difference between Christianity
and Islam on their reaction to persecution.

Answer as in Q4 (d)

GRADE 12 WORK: (PART II: CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND BEHAVIOR)

CONTENT:

Unit 15: Christian Attitude towards Work

Bible text a) To find feed themselves and their families

b) The parable of the workers in the vineyard (Mt. 20:1-15)

c) All workers should be respected.(1Thessalonians 3:6-12)
d) The fourth commandment. (Exodus 20:8-11)

Notes
1. Reasons why people work
1. To feed themselves and their families
2. To earn money to purchase homes, properties, food and other
necessities
3. To earn money accumulate possessions.

2. Various Attitudes that people have towards work

1. Some people work just to pass the time-they don’t have much
interesting the job or purpose in life
2. Others work to support the family; earn money to have material
possessions

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 3. Others still work to gain prestige; or to meet people and get
together with others.

3. Results of Bad Attitudes to work

1. Dishonesty
2. Strikes
3. Absenteeism and idleness.
4. Bible Reasons for work
1. Work was God’s original purpose for man, at creation man was
instructed to subdue the earth, to have dominion over it, to
cultivate & keep it. Gen. 1:26; 2:15
2. Work was appointed for six days- the seventh was the of rest
3. Incentives for daily work include: food (Prov. 16:26), and shelter
(Prov. 24:27)
4. Work is part of Gods plan for the support of the human race.
(Prov.25-27)
5. More responsibility is given to those who develop their talent-
those who fail to use them, find they lose even the little they had.

5. Lessons we can Learn from the Parable of the Talents about work
1. We are all in trusted with talent
2. We are given talents according to our natural ability to use them
3. We are expected to use our talents to the best of our ability
4. There will be a day of reckoning when we shall all be required to
account for the use of our talent and abilities
5. More responsibility is given to those who develop their talents-
those who fail to use them find they lose even the little they had.

6. All workers should be respected

1. Jesus was despised and rejected in Nazareth because he was “the
carpenter” manual work is often despised. But the Bible
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 commands us to work with our hands. Eph. 4:28. Here Jesus is
an example.
2. The Bible teaches that all workers contribute to the welfare of the
society-they deserve respect
3. We must make use of our talents, big or small
4. Christian through his attitude to his work must aim to command
respect, no matter the job
5. There is no shame to manual work Eph. 4:28 & Thess. 4:11
encourage us work to work with our hands.

7. Types of work not Respected in Zambia

1. Unskilled laborers 4. Street Vendors
2. House servants 5. Charcoal burners
3. Peasant farmers 6. Mortuary attendants etc.

8. How can one learn to show respect to the workers above.

1. Accepting them as they are
2. Appreciating the talents they have
3. Recognizing the apart the role they play in the society
4. Encouraging and helping them achieve something better, it they
seem to have other abilities which could be developed.

9. Christian Purposes for work in the New Testament

1. It is not only the means of gaining possessions. Mark 8:36-37
2. Everyone should work with the aim of being able to help others
Eph. 4:28
3. For everyone to earn their own living. 1 Thess. 3:6-12
4. Work is an obligation-we are no to be lazy-no time for loafers. 1
Thess. 3:6-12
5. To help our parents as and when necessary. 1 Timothy 5:4-6
6. To contribute to the life and welfare of society.
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10. Exploitation of Workers is forbidden
1. A worker deserves his pay and must be given it. Luke 10:7
2. Exploitation of workers e.g. withholding wages from a worker is sin.
James 5:4
3. Having agreed to a wage the employee should not afterwards with
his employer
4. The employee should be obedient and give service. The employer
should be fair and not use His position to threaten his employer.

11. Teaching about attitude to Workers in other Religion

a) Zambian Tradition Religion
1. Everyone was expected to work starting from the childhood with
supervision and teaching into Adulthood with less supervision,
but more responsibility
2. There was much emphasis on the need to work-neglect result in
lack of food and shelter
3. Traditional proverbs were used to illustrate the need and
importance of work.
b) Hinduism
1. Thou should do the thy allotted task, for is superior to idleness,
with outwork even maintenance of your body is
impossible”…Bhagavad-Gita Ch iii-8
2. Work is the source of happiness, it gives health and energy. One
should perform one’s duty without looking for approval or
thanks, leave the reward to God. The right motive for working is
a characteristic of the wise.
c) Muslims
1. The Koran commands people to work. There is no disrespect for
manual workers

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 2. The prophet Muhammad once came across a man who spent all
his days praying and worshipping without doing any work.
When the man was asked who fed him, he replied that his
brother supported him. The prophet then told the man that all
the blessings and rewards from his prayers and worship would
be heaped on his brother by God.

12. Religious Comparison on work

Christianity Vs Zambian Tradition Religion
Similarities
1. Both believe that neglect of work leads to lack of food and shelter
2. Both work in order to feed their families
3. In both, everyone is expected to work and contribute to society.

Differences

1. Christians: All work should be done to the glory of God

Z.T.R. A person works for prestige and to get praised from the
community.
2. Christians: Work extends to being a duty of God
Z.T.R: Work was a community affair.

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Unit 16: Christian Attitudes to Leisure

Bible text: a) The Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11)

b) The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32)

c) Jesus Meeting the Samaritan Woman (John 4:6-34)

d) Things to be Avoided (1 Cor 6:12-20)

e) The suffering of Job. (Job 1:1-5)

Notes

1. Bible reasons for Leisure

a. It’s God’s purpose that man has one day of rest in seven.
b. The principal of rest is seen in the institution. Exodus 20:8-11
c. It’s an opportunity for man to worship God. Leviticus 23:26-32
d. Our bodies need rest (Leisure) Mark 6:31

2. How Leisure was sued in the Bible

a) Rest, recreation and refreshment
b) Praising God. Psalm 92, Isaiah 13:14
c) Doing well. Mark 2:27

3. A Zambian Christian’s Leisure Time

1. One must avoid things which seem to be lawful, but not good for us. 1
Corinthians 6:12-20
2. Avoid leading a weaker brother or sister into sin because of our bad
example. i.e. drinking beer
3. Avoid things, which are obviously of the world i.e. witchcraft and
drunkardness. Galatians 5:19-24
4. We must always be controlled by the will of God, not human desires.
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 5. God’s wasn’t us to be positive in our thoughts and actions, not
negative.

4. Proposed plan for Christians Leisure Time

The following are examples of ways in which Christians might spend
his/her leisure time
1. Resting, relaxing, talking with friends sensible issues
2. Visiting friends
3. Working on a hobby
4. Christian activities
5. Doing some voluntary works
6. Joining good clubs or writing letters

5. Leisure in other Religious Traditions in Zambia

a) Zambian Tradition Religion
1. In tradition Zambian life, opportunities for leisure come at the end
of the days of work
2. There was no particular day for work, there were tasks which
must be done every day
3. In their leisure time, children go out to play “at families” and daily
living-pretending to be mothers and fathers
4. Leisure in traditional time is used for, resting from work, visiting
relatives, playing games, plaiting Hair, traditional dances etc.
b) Hinduism
1. In the Hindu religion, opportunities for leisure occur outside
working hours and at weekends. Especially on Saturdays. This
day observed as a day of rest and relaxing for convenience only. It
has no religious significance.
2. Leisure activities include: spending time with the family, visiting
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 sport, communal meats and social gathering, attending temple
services etc.
c) Islam
1. In slam, opportunities for leisure occur outside working hours and
at weekends. Time is allowed on Fridays for prayer and worship
2. Leisure activities include: spending time with the family, visiting
friends or places, participating in sports (good health physical
fitness are recommended in the Koran), practicing hobbies, extra
Religious activities on Saturday and Sunday.
3. Beer-drinking and immoral cinema shows are forbidden in Islamic
law. Therefore, Muslims for not participate in such leisure
activities.
6. Religious Comparison on Attitude of Leisure
a) Christianity Vs Zambian Tradition Religion
Similarities
1. In both, leisure comes after working hours
2. Both relax with family and friends.

Differences

1. Christians; Use their leisure time pleasing God

Z.T.R: Use their leisure time on secular activities i.e. beer-drinking,
traditional dances etc.
2. Christians: Have a specific day of rest e.g. Sunday and Saturday
Z.T.R; No particular day for rest

b) Christianity Vs Hinduism on Leisure

Similarities
1. Both spend leisure-visiting friends
2. Both take part in sport during leisure
3. Both spend time relaxing and resting

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 Differences

1. Christians: The day of rest has some religious significance

Hinduism: The day of rest has no religious significance

c) Christianity Vs Islam on Leisure

Similarities
1. In both, they spend time with family and friends during leisure
2. In both, activities for leisure occur outside working hours
3. In both discourage immoral activities during leisure time

Differences

1. Christians: Saturday and Sunday are the days of worship and

other leisure activities.

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Unit 17: Christians Attitudes to Money and Possessions Today

1. Some people use their money carefully when they get it and
think about the future (saving)
2. Some spend all their money within a few days and start
begging
3. Some are attracted to possessions, e.g. clothes, radios, cars
and spend their money on such
4. Some people are always in debt to others, and never seem able
to escape.
2. Biblical Judgement on Rich People
a) Wrong Attitudes to Wealth
1. Exploitation of the poor in order to get wealth-Amos 8:4-7
2. Greedy and covetousness, laziness, enjoying selfish pleasures-
Luke 12:13-14
3. Love of money is the beginning of many evil in person’s life. 1
Timothy 6:9
4. If rich people exploit their employees, lives of luxury and
pleasure, they will lose everything. James 5:1-6.

b) God’s Judgement on such people

1. God will not forget their evil deeds. Amos 8:7
2. God will require them to give up their lives. Luke 12:20
3. God will bring ruin and distraction-1 Timothy 6:9
4. God will cause their riches and possessions to disappear.
James 5:2-3

3. The rich will find it hard to enter God’s Kingdom

a) Why is it hard for a rich man to enter God’s Kingdom

Riches may lead to things which take a person’s thoughts and action
away from God e.g.
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 1. Pride (Hosea 12:8)
2. Forgiveness (Deut 8:13-14)
3. Denying God (Prov. 30:8-9)
4. Rejecting Christ: (Mark 10:22, Luke 9:25)

b) What rich people may do

1. Riches or love of riches will chock the message of God’s word to
hearts so that it does not have much effect on us. Matthew
13:22
2. Riches may be the beginning of evil in a person’s life, leading to
lack of faith and many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10

c) What riches can do

1. Riches can do you good when you face death. Prov. 11:4
2. Riches can’t redeem us-we can’t pay God the price for lives.

4. The Bible way to share wealth and possession

1) Riches should be used in God’s service. 1 Chronicles 29:3

2) Wealth should be used to help the poor. Mark 10:21
3) We must store up riches in heaven, not on earth. Matthew 6:19-20
4) Wealth should be used to do well and to share with others. 1
Timothy 6:17

5. Bible warning about wealth

1) We should not boast or riches, or put our trust in wealth and

possessions. 1 Timothy 6:17
2) Rich men should not boast about their wealth. Jeremiah 9:23
3) We must forgive others even those who are in debt to us. Deut.
15:1-5
4) Riches should not make us hard or unforgiving. Matthew 6:33

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6. Christians behavior in situations concerning money

1) Exploitation is forbidden
2) Cheating and dishonesty are forbidden
3) Generosity and sharing are encouraged
4) Priorities must be correct-always looking for the things which will
benefit God’s kingdom. Matthew 6:17

7. Attitudes to wealth in other Religions

a) Zambian Tradition Religion

1. Riches come from hard work-gifts must be received gratefully, even
though share-one must with others.
2. Wealth is the means of prestige-e.g. herds of Cattle, flocks of sheep or
goats, are sometimes kept for “show” not for food.
b) Hinduism
To gather riches is not right goal of life. “Bound in the meshes of
hundred of desires, enslaved by lust and anger, they try hard to gather
wealth by unfair means, for the satisfaction of sensual desires.

Bhagavad-Gita ch.XVI-12
Wealth is a blessing when it helps us onward to the realization of life. It
is a horrible block that stands in our way to truth, if it is wrongly used
for the satisfaction of lust.
It is misery to be wealthy, if one is not virtuous in life.
Wealth should be required and carefully used, for a wealthy man is
more responsible to society than a poor man.
Wealth should be required by honest means, in order to be one of those
leading a noble life.

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 c) Islam
It is not a sin to be rich as long as the wealth has been obtained
honestly and through hard work
Exploitation of one fellow man in obtaining wealth is forbidden.
Money must be used wisely. The Koran recommends that money be
used for the support of one’s family, secondly for the poor and needy
and family for charities and other good causes.
Saving money is encouraged, especially with regards to the future
needs.
Leading money is permitted, but taking interest is forbidden

8. Religious Comparisons on Attitude to Money and Possessions

A. Christianity Vs Zambian Tradition on Wealth

Similarities
1. Both believe that work is necessary in order to get wealth
2. Both believe that wealth should be shared with the poor

Difference

1. Christians: wealth should be used in God’s service

Z.T.R: Wealth is for prestige and show off

B. Christians: Vs Hinduism on wealth

Similarities
1. Both believe that wealth should be obtained in an honesty way
2. Both believe that wealth is a blessing when it helps us get close to
God

Difference

1. Christians: are encouraged to store up wealth in heaven

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 2. Hindus: do good for fear of reincarnation

C. Christianity Vs Islam on Wealth

Similarities
1. Both recommend wealth obtained through honest and hard work
2. Both forbid exploitation of fellow man to obtain wealth
3. Both encourage people to spend money wisely

Difference
1. Christians: recommend that money should be first used in the
service of God i.e. tithe
2. Islam: recommend that money should first be to support one’s
family

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Unit 18: Christian Attitude to Sex and Marriage

Bible texts: a) Jesus teaches about divorce (Mark 10:2-12)

b) God creating a woman (Genesis 2:18-25)

c) Questions about marriage (1 Cor. 7:1-6)

d) Questions about the unmarried and the widow (1 Cor. 7:25-40)

e) Wives and Husbands (1 Peter 3:1-70)

f) The woman caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11)

Notes

1. Marriage was Instituted by God

a) The question “who started marriage?” has its answer in Genesis 1:27-
28, where its recorded that God created human beings as male and
female for the purpose of reproduction.
b) God created a woman primarily to be a partner, a suitable companion,
for the man. (Gen. 2:18-25)
c) Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden before mankind
sinned. Hence, it was important part of God provision for human
beings
d) A man should leave his parents and cleave to his wife. This means
that:
i. A man should not marry unit he can support his wife. This means
that:
ii. When couples marry, they must set up their own home, a new
family unit, in which there is no interference from members of
either family.

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2. Why was a Woman made from a Man’s rib?
The woman was made out of the man’s ribs-not out of his head to rule
her, nor out of his feet to Temple on her, but out of his side to be equal
with him, from under his arm to be protected by him, and from near his
heart to be loved by him.

3. The Biblical Purpose of Marriage

1. Mutual help (Gen. 2:18) – amongst the animals there were two sexes,
but man was alone-true partnership must be based on a conscious
need and desire-man is not made for solitary, self-sufficient
existence-the original language implies that man and woman fit into
unity.
2. Mutual love and faithfulness (Gen. 2:24) each found completion in
the other-they were essentially one being.
3. A permanent union between low people (Mark 10:9)-man has no
right to break his marriage union.
4. Reproduction of life (Gen. 1:28)-but this is secondary to the
purpose of mutual compassion and help
5. Fulfillment of desires (1 Cor 7:1-6)-the desire for the opposite sex is
normal, but only in the context of marriage.

4. Choosing a Partner & Preparing for Marriage

1. A man should not marry until he can leave the support of his parents,
(Gen. 2:24)-he must be able to support himself and his wife
2. Christians are forbidden to marry someone who is not a Christian, 2
Cor. 6:14-18, Christians and non
Christians cannot have real deep fellowship together which is
required for a good marriage. They have no basis for agreement on
the important things of life.
3. One should not choose a marriage partner in lust in honor and love. 1
Thess. 4:4-5. Lust always dies but love lives on
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 4. It is not enough for a Christian to choose to marry another Christian-
the couple must be compatible ideas about bringing up children, etc.

5. Why some Christians Remain Unmarried

1. For the sake of the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:10-12), some it’s
their physical make-up; others have been placed in circumstances
where marriage is impossible. (1 cor. 7:15-40)
2. Some churches, people take vows of celibacy, so that they can give
themselves completely to God’s service.

6. Teaching about People who Remain unmarried

a) Zambian Tradition Religion
1. The unmarried adult is despised, because in Zambian tradition it
is abnormal not to marry
2. People conclude that the unmarried Zambia adult is somehow
deficient in the reproductive organs
3. However, the unmarried Zambian of the different race or culture
is accepted- though it is considered to be abnormal.
4. It is also accepted for a Zambian to be unmarried for religious
purposes, e.g. a priest or nun.

b) Hindu
1. Hindus also consider the unmarried Hindu to be abnormal,
possibly indicating some mental or physical defect, even unwilling
to be married.
2. However, sometimes an only child (a daughter) will remain
unmarried to be able to look after her Aging parents.
3. Unmarried adults of others or religious are accepted and
appreciated.

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 c) Muslim
1. Muslims also consider the unmarried Hindu to be abnormal and
uncommon
2. Sometimes, not often, a person may remain unmarried for
religious, so that he or she can be more devoted to God.
3. Sometimes a person with a bad reputation, or from a family with a
bad reputation, will find it difficult to get a marriage partner.
4. These of other religions, who are unmarried, are accepted and
appreciated.

7. Purpose of Marriage in other Religious Tradition

a) Purpose of Marriage for Muslims
1. To reproduce life through the children
2. To create a family unit-man /wife partnership

b) Purposes of Marriage for Muslims

1. For strengthen relationship between families
2. For reproduction to reproduce more followers of Islam, and
encourage the spread of Islam
3. To create a new life unit
4. To discourage the sin of immorality.

1. (a) Give an account of the persecution of Peter and John

(Acts 4:1-22)
- Peter and John were still speaking to the people when some
priests, the officer in charge of the Temple guards, and some
Sadducees arrived.
- They were annoyed because the two apostles were teaching the
people that Jesus had risen from death, which proved that the
dead will rise to life.
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- So they arrested them and put them in jail until the next day,
since it was already late.
- But many who heard the message believed; and the number grew
to about five thousand.
- The next day the Jewish leaders, the elders, and the teachers of
the Law gathered in Jerusalem.
- They met with the High Priest Ananias and with Caiaphas, John,
Alexander, and the others who belonged to the High Priest’s
family.
- They made the apostles stand before them and asked them, how
did you do this? What power do you have or whose name did you
use?
- Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, answered them, Leaders of the people
and elders:
- If we are being questioned today about the good deed done to the
lame man and how he was healed.
- Then you should all know, and all the people of Israel should
know, that this man stands here before you completely well
through the power of the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth-whom
you crucified and whom God raised from death.
- Jesus is the one of them the scripture says, the stone that you the
builders despised turned out to be the most important of all.
- Salvation is to be found through him alone; in all the world there
is no one else whom God has given who can save us.
- The members of the Council were amazed to see how bold Peter
and John were and to learn that they were ordinary men of no
education.
- They realized then that they could say, because they saw the man
who had been healed standing there with Peter and John.
- So they told them to leave the Council room, and then they
started discussing among themselves.
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 - What shall we do with these men? They asked. Everyone in
Jerusalem knows that this extraordinary miracle has been
performed by them, and we cannot deny it.
- But to keep this matter from spreading any further among the
people, let us warn these men never again to speak to anyone in
the name of Jesus.
- So they called them back in and told them that under no
condition were they to speak or to teach in the name of Jesus.
- But Peter and John answered them, you yourselves judge which is
right in God’s sight-to obey you or to obey God.
- For we cannot stop speaking of what we ourselves have seen and
heard.
- So the Council warned them even more strongly and then set
them free. They saw that it was impossible to punish them,
because the people were all praising God for what had happened.
- The man on whom this miracle of miracle of healing had been
performed was over forty years old.

(b) (1) Why were the apostles persecuted and what was their reaction to
the persecution? Give one point for reason and one point for their
reaction.
Reason
- They became very popular as a result of healing of the lame man.
- The apostles were blamed for assuming the authority of the
religious leaders and teachers.
- Their preaching about the resurrection angered the Sadducees,
who did not believe in life after death.

The apostles’ reaction to the persecution

- The apostles continued speaking/preaching the word of God.

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 - They demonstrated courage as they discouraging words of their
persecutors.
- They refused to listen to the discouraging words of their
persecutors.

Any 1 reason for persecution + and 1 reaction, 2 marks = 4 marks.

(c) (i) Sean, grade 10 pupils at Lesamukulu Secondary School are always
very obedient teachers. This has made him very popular among
teachers. His classmates isolate him and to accuse him of being a “sell-
out. State three points of Christian reaction Sean could to his
classmates.
- Forgive his classmates
- Pray for his classmates
- Show love to his classmates
- Accept them

Any three points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(ii) How do people react positively to opposition in modern Zambian

society? Give three points.

- Others accept opposition

- Others make a change for the better
- Others love their opposers

Any three points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(a) In what ways is Christianity different from Islam on their

reaction to persecution? Give two points.
Christianity: They forgive their persecutors
Islam: Forgiveness is regarded as a weakness
Christianity: Persecution is a test of one’s faith to prove that it is real

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 Islam: Persecution is way to please God or Allah
Christianity: It does not condone revenge for opponents or
persecutors
Islam: It condones revenge or vengeance for persecutors
Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

10 (a) Narrate the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

- At that time kingdom of heaven will be like this. Once there was a man
who was about to leave home on a trip.
- He called his servants and put them in charge of his property.
- He gave to each one according to his ability.
- To one he gave five thousand gold coins.
- To another he gave two thousand,
- And to another he gave one thousand. Then he left on his trip.
- The servant who had received five thousand coins went at once and
invested his money.
- He earned another five thousand.
- In the same way the servant who had received two coins went at once
and earned another two thousand.
- But the servant who had received one thousand coins went off, dug a
hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.
- After a long time the master of those servants back and settled accounts
with them.
- The servant who had received five thousand coins came in and handed
over the other five thousand. You gave me five thousand coins, sir, he
said. Look! Here are another five thousand that I have earned.
- Well done, you good and faithful servant! Said his master. You have
been faithful in managing small amounts.
- So I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share my
happiness!
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 - Then the servant who had been given two thousand coins came in and
said, you gave me two thousand coins, sir. Look! Here are another two
thousand that I have earned.
- Well done, you good and faithful servant! Said his master. You have
been faithful in managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of
large amounts. Come on in and share my happiness!
- Then the servant who had received one thousand coins came in and
said, sir, I know you are a hard man; you reap harvest where you did
not plant, and you gather crops where you did not scatter seed.
- I was afraid, so I went off and hid your money in the ground. Look! Here
is what belongs to you.
- You bad and lazy servant! His master said. You knew, did you, that I
reap harvests where I did not plant, and gather crops where I did not
scatter seed?
- Well, then, you should have deposited my money in the bank, and I
would have received it all back with interest when I returned.
- Now, take the money away from him and give it to the one who has ten
thousand coins.
- For to every person who has something, even more will be given, and he
will have more than enough; but the person who has nothing, even the
little that he has will take taken away from him.
- As for this useless servant-throw him outside in darkness; there he will
cry and gnash his teeth.
Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) List bad attitudes to work which are discouraged by the Bible. Give two
points.

- Laziness
- Dishonesty
- Idleness
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 - Absenteeism
- Coming late for work strikes

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) Milton, a young Pastor explains to his fellow youths why they need
to Show respect for all workers including those who do Manuel work.
As a Christian, what reasons would Milton brings out to support his
point? Give three points.
- The Bible teaches that all workers contribute to the welfare of society so
they deserve respect.
- The Bible commands us to work with our hands.
- All work is done to the glory of God (work must is done to please God).

3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(ii) What is people’s attitude to manual work in modern Zambian society? Give
three points.

- Others despise manual work

- Others look down on manual work
- Others appreciate and accept manual work as some manual work help
to develop ones talents and abilities.
- Others refuse manual work and consider it inferior

Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) What similar attitudes toward purposes for work do Christians and
Hindus have? Give two points

- Both encourage everyone to work and earn a living.

- Both teach that work is an obligation.
- Both believe that gives an opportunity to serve God.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

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11 (a) Give an account of how Israel rejected God as king and ruler.

(1 Samuel 8:4-9)

- Then all the leaders of Israel met together, went to Samuel in Ramah
- And said to him, Look, you are getting old and your sons don’t follow
your example.
- So then, appoint a king to rule over us, so that we will have king, as
other countries have.
- Samuel was displeased with their request for a king;/so he prayed to the
Lord,
- And the LORD said, Listen to everything the people say to you.
- You are not the one they have rejected;/I am the one they have rejected
as their king.
- Ever since I bought them out of Egypt, they have turned away from me
and worshiped other gods;
- And now they are doing to you what they have always done to me.
- So then, listen to them, but give them strict warnings and explain how
their kings will treat them.

Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) Why did the Israelites demand for a king? Give two points.

- Instability and fear of the future.

- Wanted a king who would provide a royal family and continuity of
leadership like the surrounding nations.
- Wanted a human king, who would be a warrior and lead them to victory
against their enemies.

Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

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(c) (i) Pastor Lazarus has just graduated from a Bible school and his
Church asks him, among others tasks, to be visiting the old and
the orphans. He tells you that it is the duty of the deacons not
the pastor. What Christian advice would you give Pastor Lazarus
on the nature of a true perfect shepherd? Give three points.
- Feeds and cares for all them
- Gathers the sheep from wherever they were scattered
- Provides safety, security and rest to the oppressed and the sick
- Provided equity and fairness to all
Any 3 points, 2 marks = 6 marks

(ii) What should be the attitude of leaders to their followers in modern

Zambia today? Give three points
- Leaders must respect their followers
- Leaders must be willing to serve their followers (be servants of others)
- Leaders must be humble
- Leaders must be willing to listen to their followers (good
decisions/suggestions)
Any 3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) What similar attitudes to leaders are found in Christianity and Zambia
Traditional Religion? Give two points
- In both, leaders must be respected
- In both leaders must be obeyed
- In both leaders must be shown loyalty
- Wealth should be used wisely
Any two points 2 marks each = 4 marks

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12 (a) Tell the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery
(John 8:1-11)
- Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
- Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people
gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them.
- The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who
caught committing adultery, and they had made her stand before them
all.
- Teacher, they said to Jesus, this woman was caught in the very act of
committing adultery.
- In our Law Moses commanded that such a woman must be stoned to
death. Now, what do you say?
- They said this to trap Jesus, so that they could accuse him. But he bent
over and wrote on the ground with his finger.
- As they there asking him questions, he straightened up and said to
them, whichever one of you has committed no sin may throw the first
stone at her.
- Then he bent over again and wrote on the ground
- When they heard this, they all left, one by one, the older ones first.
- Jesus was left alone, with the woman still standing there
- He strengthened up and said to her, where are they? Is there no one left
to condemn you?
- No one, sir, she answered. Well, then, Jesus said, I do not condemn you
either. Go, but do not sin again.
Any 10 points, ½ mark each = 5 marks

(b) (i) What was Jesus’ new teaching on adultery? State one point
- Jesus taught that even looking on someone lustfully is, in
God’s sight as bad as adultery.
- Jesus allowed divorces in case of proved adultery but he emphasized the
need to forgive in the case of adultery.
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(ii) According to the Jewish tradition, what punishment was given to a
Woman caught in the act of adultery? Sate one point.
- Punishment is beating
- Death by stoning/stoning to death
Any 1 point on Jesus new teaching + any 1 point on punishment, 2
marks each = 4 marks

(c) (i) Mr Titanic is caught committing adultery by his wife. His wife
forgives him but he neighbours start laughing at Mrs Titanic
and a coward. What biblical reasons would Mrs Titanic give her
action towards her husband? Give three points.
- Jesus commands us to forgive even with proven adultery
- Jesus commands us to love because love covers a multitude of sins
- “What God has put together, no man must put asunder,” so divorce is
not imperative in the case of adultery.
(ii) What should be the positive reaction of people in modern Zambian
society towards people who offend them? Give three points.
- Forgive them
- Pray for them
- Love them
3 points, 2 marks each = 6 marks

(d) In what ways are Christian teachings on relationships between

husband and wife different from those of Zambian Traditionalists?
Give two points.

Differences
Christians A husband consults the wife on family matters
ZTR The wife is not consulted on family matters
Christians A husband treats his wife as equal partner
ZTR A wife is regarded and treated as a property of the husband
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Christians Wife beating is not allowed
ZTR Wife beating is allowed to keep her in order.
Any 2 points, 2 marks each = 4 marks

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