UACE C.R.E PAPER ONE 2013
(THE OLD TESTAMENT)

1.(a)Examine God’s plan for mankind at creation in Genesis 1 and 2.
(b)How does this state of creation change in Genesis 3?

2.Assess the significance of the Exodus event to the:
(a)Israelites,
(b)Christians today.

3.(a)Examine the theme of holiness in the book of Leviticus.
(b)Discuss the ways in which Christians observe holiness today.

4.‘David’s rise to power was due to his own abilities.’ Assess the validity of this statement.

5.To what extent did Samuel change the religious and political life of the people of Israel?

6.‘Solomon was a great achiever but a Covenant betrayer.’ Discuss.

7.(a)Analyse Amos’ message concerning the Day of the Lord.
(b)How relevant is Amos’ message to Ugandans today?

8.(a)Analyse the ways in the Israelites betrayed the covenant relationship with God during the time of Hosea.
(b)What punishment did Hosea pronounce on the people for their sins?

9.(a)Examine the character of the servant of the Lord in second Isaiah (Deutro-Isaiah).
(b)How does Jesus fulfill the character of the servant of the Lord?

10.(a)Discuss Jeremiah’s sermon in the Temple.
(b)Explain the relevance of the Temple sermon to Christians today.

11.(a)Examine Ezekiel’s prophecy about the shepherds of Israel.
(b)Justify the view that Jesus is the good shepherd in the New Testament.

12.(a)‘Palm 22 is a demonstration of the suffering king of Israel.’ Comment.
(b)How is the suffering in this Psalm understood in the New Testament?

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