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HKCEE 2001 RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SECTION A The Fulfilment of God's Promises in the Life of Jesus the Christ

1. (a) Consider Exodus 19:1-8 and 20:1-21.

(i) State TWO characteristics of the people of God. (2 marks)
(ii) Explain how the Ten Commandments could help the Jewish people
preserve the above two characteristics. (4 marks)
(b) Give FOUR examples to explain the differences between Jesus and the
religious leaders of his time in observing the Law. (12 marks)
(c) Choose any example you have given in (b) and explain whether Jesus'
teaching is applicable to the people of Hong Kong today. (2 marks)

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1. (a)(i) The characteristics of the People of God:

 listen to the words of God (Exodus 19:5)
 keep the covenant made between God and man (Exodus 19:6)
 be a holy people among all notions(Exodus 19:6)
 be a priest serving both man and God (Exodus 19:6) (any 2 x 1 marks)

(a)(ii) [The characteristics in (a)(i) are not necessarily refer to any specific
commandment. If candidates can reasonably explain the relation between observing
any one of the commandments and preserving the characteristics, marks should be
given to them.]
 'Worship no God but me.' (Exodus 20:3)
or 'Do not make for yourselves images......' (Exodus 20:4)
If Jewish people worship other gods, this shows that they are not totally
subjected to God, that is, they do not obey the word of God.
 'Do not use my name for evil purposes......' (Exodus 20:7)
If the Jewish people misuse God's name in making contracts with other people,
but fail to keep them, then they have abused God's name. Thus, they could not be
a serving priest.
 'Respect your father and your mother. (Exodus 20:12) or 'Do not commit murder.'
(Exodus 20:13), or 'Do not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) or 'Do not steal.'
(Exodus 20:15) or 'Do not accuse anyone falsely.' (Exodus 20:16) or 'Do not
desire another man's house...... or anything else that he owns.' (Exodus 20:17) If
the Jewish people fail to observe these commandments, they will not become a
holy people and cannot pass on God's grace to the world (be a priest)
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(any 2 x 2 marks)
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(b) The differences between Jesus and the religious leaders of his time in observing
the Law:
 'Do not use any name for evil purposes......' (Exodus 20:7)
The religious leaders make a vow (in God's name) casually by pointing to the
Heaven, the Earth and the Temple in order to prove their trustworthiness. Jesus
speaks against making vows at all because a person's integrity/the truth of a case
cannot be confirmed by merely making vows. (Mt 5:37)
 'Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy.' (Exodus 20:8)
The religious leaders believe that people should do nothing on Sabbath except
worshipping God. Jesus expressed that the Sabbath was made for the good of
people and that it was acceptable to save life on Sabbath. (Mk 2:23-28, 3:1-6)
 'Respect your father and your mother.' (Exodus 20:12)
Holding onto their tradition, the religious leaders excused themselves from
supporting their parents by setting aside the provision as a gift to God. Jesus
pointed out that they are canceling out God's commandment. (Mk 7:10-13)
 'Do not commit adultery.' (Exodus 20:14)
Religious leaders believes that only those who actually commit adultery should
be judged. Jesus pointed out that anyone who looks at a woman and want to
possess her is guilty of committing adultery. Thus, people should keep their heart
pure. (Mt 5:27- 28)
 The religious leaders believe that they should wash their hands according to their
traditional rules.
Jesus said that the things that make a person unclean are from ones heart. (Mk
7:2-8)
 The religious leaders suggested that Mosses allow people to divorce their wives
by providing a divorce notice. (Mk 10:4) Jesus said that the original intention of
marriage is for permanent union. So, man must not separate what God has joined
together. (Mk 10:9) .
or .any other reasonable answer (any 4 x 3 marks)
(example 1 mark, explanation 2 marks)

(c)
 Jesus' teaching on making vows requires people to tell nothing but the truth. In
Hong Kong there are always some dishonest businessman who earn money by
cheating their customers. If they accept Jesus' teaching, they will not do so.
 Jesus believes that the Sabbath is made for man. People should work for the
good of man. We can work for the others during holidays, like visiting elderly
people.
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 Jesus pointed out that man must not separate what God has joined together. This
encourages Hong Kong people to make more effort to solve their marital
problems, rather than getting a way out through divorce.
or any other reasonable answer
(N.B. 'No' answers are acceptable if the candidates can reasonably explain their
point.)
(any 1 x 2 marks)

2. (a) Consider Matthew 1:18-2:12.

(i) State TWO prophecies of Jesus' ministry. (2 marks)
(ii) Give ONE example for each of these two prophesies and explain how
they were fulfilled in Jesus' life. (2 marks)
(b) Consider Mark 10:13-26.
(i) Do you think Jesus meant no adults or rich people could enter the
Kingdom of God?
Explain your answer. (6 marks)
(ii) What special contributions could the above TWO kinds of people
make in helping the church continue today the ministries mentioned in
(a)?Explain your answer. (4 marks)
(c) How should rich believers mix with believers of low-income? Briefiy
explain your answer. (2 marks)

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2. (a) Prophesies on Jesus ministry according to Mt 1:18-2:12:

(i) Prophecies (ii) Examples

 the name "Jesus" means redeemer,  Jesus died on the cross to redeem
the meaning of the prophecy is "he human’s sin
will save his people from their sin."
(Mt 1:21)
 Jesus was called "Immanuel" in the  Jesse lived with people for 33 years,
prophecy which meant "God is with he also lived with his disciples for 3
us." years, worked together for his
ministry
 Jesus is the Son of God yet willing to
live among mankind.
 The resurrected Christ promised to
lived among these who give witness
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to him
 Jesus was prophesied as a Jesus was joyfully received as a king
King/Messiah leader (Mt 2:6) while he was entering into Jerusalem
on a colt/Peter confessed that Jesus is
the Messiah
 It was prophesied that Jesus will  Jesus taught the Israelites the
ministering the Israelites (Mt 2:6) heavenly truths
 Jesus heated their sickness
 Jesus gave them spiritual fulfillment,
e.g. he taught them to pray properly
 Jesus protected them from disaster
e.g. he calmed the storm at sea and
protected his disciples
or any other reasonable answer
(any 2 x 1 mark) (any 2 x 1 mark)
(prophecy 1 mark each, reasonable example 1 mark, explanation 2 marks)

(b) (i) Jesus did not mean that no adults or rich people could enter the
Kingdom of God. He meant that adults/rich people need some qualities like:
 children trust their parents unconditionally. Likewise, adults should trust their
heavenly Father, then they will be a member of the Kingdom of God.
 children are constantly dependant on their parents. Adults should also be
dependant on God. This kind of people can be a member of the Kingdom of God.
 children are humble, willing to learn. Adults should have such virtues in order to
be a member, of the Kingdom of God.
 rich people may love their wealth more than God so that they could easily be
enslaved by material possessions. If they can fully love God they can be a
member in the Kingdom of God.

(b) (ii) if rich people can appropriately respond to God's calling (e.g. to provide
money or talents), they can be a member in the Kingdom of God
(Candidates have to discuss both the rich people and adults.)
or any other reasonable answer (any 3 x 2 marks)

(ii)
 adults are relatively experienced in life. They can give witness to the Gospel
wisely that help people know Jesus is the savior.
 adults have experienced the bad times and good times in life, can be
sympathetic to other's situations and give help
or adults are relatively experienced in life, they can help Fathers (Reverellces)
minister the public, work as volunteer
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 rich people can financially support evangelical activities in different places

or rich people can preach the Gospel by organizing evangelical gatherings in
their own companies. Inviting their staff to join voluntarily.
or willing to share their money with the needy people to bring relief to their
difficult situations
or rich people can give financial support to the church in order to carry on her
ministries evangelical works
or rich people can support their churches to start a school in order to teach
people/to start a hospital in order to heal people/to start a youth campsite in
order to lead them to a healthy lifestyle/to start an elderly hostel in order to
take care of the elderly
(Candidates' discussion should cover 'Adults' and 'Rich people')
or any other reasonable answer (any 2 x 2 marks)

(c) Rich believers should have the following attitudes when mixed with believers of
low-income:
 there is no difference between rich believers and believers of low-income in
the Lord.
 All are equal. People should serve the Lord and distribute the workloads in
Church in accordance with their gifts, not their social status.
 willing to be aware of the others needs actively and prepare to offer help.
Also, they should be willing to accept various helps from others rich
believers should be aware of the economic limitations of believers of low
income. They should take pan in the activities that are not too expensive for
the believers of low income
or any other reasonable answer (any l x 2 marks)
3. (a) Suggest TWO purposes for which Jesus called his disciples. Explain your
answer. (4 marks)
(b) Among the twelve disciples there were Levi the tax collector and Simon the
Zealot.
(i) Describe the backgrounds of these two persons, including their possible
attitudes towards the Roman government. (6 marks)
(ii) Suggest TWO special qualities of Jesus which attracted different people to
follow him. Explain your answer. (4 marks)
(c) Suggest THREE Biblical teachings that could help believers of different
backgrounds to live together peacefully. Explain your answer. (6 marks)

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3. (a) The purposes for which Jesus called disciples is to make them:
 to be with him: through this Jesus could influence and cultivate the
disciples by himself so that they can continue Iris ministry
 to be able to build the church: they receive training and become able to
establish churches at different places alter Jesus' ascension
 to be able to preach: giving witness to God/Kingdom of God, require
people to repent
 to be witnesses of. Jesus, witnessing his words and deeds, explaining
he is the Son of God.
or any reasonable answer (any 2 x 2 marks)

(b) (i) The background of Levi the tax collector:

 loyal to Roman government, willing to collect taxes from his own
people
 taking tax by oppressing the others
 hated by his own people, they saw him as a traitor
The background of Simon the Zealot:
 fanatic Jewish racist
 attempt to overthrown the Roman government by force
 he believed that the Messiah would revive the Israel nation
or longing for a Jewish independence
 frequently used force against the Gentiles/Jewish traitors
(N.B.: Candidates must include both person's attitudes towards the Roman
government)
or: any other reasonable answer (any 6 x 1 mark)
(ii) Reasons for Jesus could attract people of different backgrounds:
 Jesus loves everyone, therefore, people who were discriminated would
approach him
 Jesus loves and forgives. If people repent they will be certainly
forgiven and
 accepted. People who were filled with guilt would approach him
 Jesus' preaching had authority, this amazed people. This attracted
people to follow him
 Jesus' teachings differed from the teachings of the religious leaders of
his time. This attracted people to follow him.
 Jesus performed many miracles and many people thought he was a
prophet and followed him
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or any other reasonable answer. (any 2 x 2 marks)

(c) Biblical principles that can help believers of different background to live
together peacefully:
Biblical teachings Explanations
God is the creator of all people (Gen 5:1- Therefore, all of us are brothers and sisters
2) and equal
God created people in His own image So we should not discriminate anyone, but
(Gen 1:27) no respect all
believers in Christ are made together (Gal Believers should pay attention to co-
3:28) operation and build up the body of Christ
We should not look down upon others So shan’t we
(Rom 12:3, Phil 2:3)
Jesus mixed with all classes Believers should follow his example
We should love our neighbors (Mk 12:31) As we do want to be discriminated/hurt by
others, we should not treat the others in
this way

or any other reasonable answer

(Biblical teaching 1 mark, explanation 1 mark)
(any 3 x 2 marks)

4. (a) In Mark 1:14-34, Jesus

(i) called disciples,
(ii) preached,
(iii) drove out a demon, and
(iv) healed the sick.
People responded positively to these acts. However, when Jesus performed
the same things again later, other people responded negatively. Give ONE
example of such negative response for each of the above and explain why
the people behaved so. (12 marks)
(b) Consider Mark 11:15-18.
(i) Why did Jesus drive out the merchants? (4 marks)
(ii) If Jesus came to Hong Kong today, what should we do to purify Hong
Kong? Suggest TWO things and explain your answer. (4 marks)

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4. (a) (i) Called disciples

Examples of the negative respone Explanation
 when Jesus asked tge rich young to  due to excessive love of riches he
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sell all his belongings and follow
him, the young man left sadly (MK
10:17-22)
or any other reasonable answer
(ii) Preaching
Examples of negative response
 Jesus went back to his home town
and preached on the Sabbath. Many
people rejected him because the
thought Jesus was only the son of a
carpenter (MK 6:1-3)
 Jesus was challenged in the Temple
Thus, he said the parable of the
Tenants in the vineyard. This made
the Jewish leaders wanted to arrest
him. (Mk 11:27-12:12)
or any other reasonable answer
(iii) Driving out demons
Examples of negative response
 Jesus drove the demons into herds
pigs and healed the possessed ma
People begged him to leave. (Mk 5:
1-17)
 Jesus was once accused as be
possessed by Beelzebal (Mk 6:1-3)
or any other reasonable answer
4. (a) (iv) Healing the sick
Examples of negative response
 Jesus healed a paralyzed man - Jesus  they did not believe that Jesus was
told him to stand up and walk and he
also forgave his sin. The teachers of
the law thought Jesus was blasphemy.
(MK 2:1-7)
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was not willing to Jesus by giving up
their riches
(example 1 mark, explanation 1-2 marks)
Explanation
 they believed that Jesus was only
ordinary labor so they did not ace
him
 Jewish leaders enjoyed a high social
status. When they were criticized
Jesus, they could not learn hum but
became angry with him.
(example 1 mark, explanation 1-2 marks)
Explanation
 people were concerned about the
economic loss of drowning two
thousand pigs. They were afraid of
further loss/Jesus' power. So, the
asked him to leave.
 the teachers of the law were biased in
their views and failed to recognize
Jesus' heavenly power
(example 1 mark, explanation 1-2 marks)
Explanation
from heaven and had authority
forgive sin on earth
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 on Sabbath day Jesus healed a man  religious leaders thought that he

with paralyzed hand this made the violated the law. So they opposed
pharasees and Herod's parry plan to him and wanted to kill him
kill him (Mk 3:1-6)

or any other reasonable answer

(example 1 mark, explanation 1-2 marks)

(b) (i) Jesus drove out the merchants because:

 the Temple should be a place for prayer for all nations but they change
it to a market place (Mk 11:17)
 the priests had the responsibility to make sure that the Temple is used
properly. They might have interests involved in the business in the
Temple.
or they cheated. He did not think these merchants were glorifying God.
 those merchants stopped the others/Gentiles from proper use of the
Temple
or those merchants exploited the Gentile's opportunity to pray
or any other reasonable answer (any 2 x 2 marks)

(ii) lf Jesus came to Hong Kong today, he will do the following things to purify
Hong Kong:
 he will point out some phenomenon about exploitation, and ask people
be more sensitive to the needs of the poor people
 he will blame some crime (e.g, selling pirated CDs, smuggling) and
ask people not to violate any laws for the sake of making money
 he will blame those greedy gamblers and hope them will earn money
through work. Then the society will not lost her productivity.
 he will blame the immoral activities concerning sex and ask the citizen
respect marriage. Then the number of single family in the society will
stop to increase.
 he will blame the addicted persons (drug, alcohol......). This will
decrease family violence.
 he will make friends with triad members, prostitutes and bring them to
the correct pathways. Then the society will have less crime.
or any other reasonable answer
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(N.B. Candidates answer must include a social dimension otherwise they

should at most score I mark.) (any 2 x 2 marks)

5. (a) In Acts 1:8, Jesus mentioned Judaea and Samaria.

For the above two places suggest FOUR difficulties the Early Church had to
overcome when giving witness to Jesus Christ. Explain your answer.
(8 marks)
(b) Give TWO examples from the life and teaching of Jesus that can help the
Early Church overcome any TWO of die difficulties mentioned in (a).
Explain your answer. (6 marks)
(c) Suggest TWO Biblical teaching that could help the church giving witness to
Jesus Christ today. Explain your answer. [Do not repeat your answers in
(b).] (4 marks)
(d) Suggest TWO difficulties the church may face in Hong Kong when giving
witness to Jesus Christ. [Do not repeat your answer in (a).] (2 marks)

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5.
(a) Difficulties to overcome (b) Examples from life and teaching of
Jesus - The Early Church could
explain Jesus' life and teachings to
the Jewish people:
 Jewish people obey the Law and  Jesus blamed the religious leaders
think they were righteous. They that they were not following the spirit
would not accept faith a criteria for of the Law according to the will of
being saved. God. people need Jesus' salvation
(Mk 7:6-7)
 the Messiah they were waiting for  Jesus mentioned that it was God's
would be King anointed by God. will that he must be crucified on the
They could not accept the crucified cross. (Mk 8:31)
Jesus easily.
However, Jesus also risen from his
death (Mk 16:6, 14) so he is the
Messiah.
 The Early Church was composed of  the resurrected Jesus told the
Jewish people first Jewish people disciples to go to preach all over the
look down Samaritan due to their world (Mk 16:15). Under the
bloodline/religion because they were principle of "love your neighbor"
mixed with Gentiles./The Samaritan they should not discriminate against
would not accept a Jewish savior the Samaritans.
easily.
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 the Jewish people would not worship  when Jesus was baptized there was a
Jesus they did not believe Jesus is the voice from heaven that confirmed
Son of God that he is the Son God (Mk 1:11)
The Early Church may also follow Jesus’
example like:
 Jewish people were proud of  when a Gentile woman begged Jesus
themselves as elected people. They to heal her daughter, though Jesus
look down upon Gentiles, but the admitted that the Good news should
Early Church accepted Gentiles. be preached to Jewish people first,
Gentiles could also receive the mercy.
(Mk 7:27-30)
 the Jewish leaders like: Chief Priest,  Jesus bravely faced the Chief priest,
teacher of the Law continually teachers the Law and their challenges
persecuted followers of Jesus and persecution. The Church should
follow his example.
 Jesus resurrected from death and the
disciples witnessed that. So, they
should not afraid of persecution.
 any other reasonable answer  any other reasonable answer
 (any 4 x 2 marks)  (any 2 x 3 marks)
 (Candidates must at least include one  (Example 1 mark, explanation 1-2
point concerning Samaria.) marks)

(c) The following Biblical principles could help the Church today giving Witness to
Jesus.
 according to the Bible, Jesus performed miracles and resurrected from
death. The Church could preach to people that Jesus is not an ordinary man,
so he is trustworthy
 Jesus concerned people's need (e.g. he fed the 5000), the Church should
concern the society/people's need, so that people will know Jesus care about
their living
 Jesus taught us to "love our neighbour", the Church should carry out this
teaching (Mk 12:31)and influence people to trust in the Lord
 according to Mk 1:15, the Kingdom of God is near, the Church could use
this to convince people take the chance at hand and trust in Jesus
or any other reasonable answer
[Do not repeat the answers in (b).] (any 2 x 2 marks)

(d) The Church may Face the following difficulties when giving witness to Jesus
Christ in Hong Kong:
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 there are a lot of Chinese religions, some of the people may think there is no
need for a “foreign” religion
 people do not accept the church witness about Jesus easily. This may be
because they are afraid of being discriminated by family members/friends
who are non-believers.
 people may think that a belief would impose many norms on them (e.g. do
not be greedy, observe the Sabbath...-),,a they do not want to accept Christ
 Hong Kong people are chasing after material things, they may not be aware
of spiritual fulfilment. They are hardly interested in the teachings of the
Church.
or any other reasonable answer (any 2 x 1 mark)