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10 marksThe Bible (Christianity)

CSEC Religious Education · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)

Every day you pass a homeless person who lives on the street corner. Your friends tell you that it is not necessary to offer aid to the person as Jesus said we will always have poor people with us. Using appropriate Biblical references, respond to your friends on this issue.

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  1. 2(a)(i)a)According to the passage, what THREE situations or conditions did the beggar experience when he was alive?[3 marks]
  2. 2(a)(i)b)Where was the beggar taken when he died?[1 mark]
  3. 2(a)(i)c)What TWO situations did the rich man experience when he died?[2 marks]
  4. 2(a)(ii)Outline ONE passage of scripture which shows that there is relief from suffering.[2 marks]
  5. 2(a)(iii)Name TWO types of Biblical writings.[2 marks]
  6. 2(b)(i)Explain the lessons in the passage above (Luke 16:19–23).[6 marks]
  7. 2(b)(ii)Choose ONE passage of scripture which may be applied to material wealth. Explain the meaning of the passage.[6 marks]

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