Cambridge O Level
BIBLICAL STUDIES 2035/12
Paper 1 The Portrayal of God in the Bible October/November 2024
1 hour 30 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer three questions in total:
Section A: answer one question.
Section B: answer two questions.
• Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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Section A
Answer one question. Answer all parts of the chosen question.
EITHER
1 (a) Read the following passage and then answer the questions:
Genesis 12:1, NRSVA
Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house
to the land that I will show you.’
(i) Identify four promises made to Abram before he sets out on his journey. [4]
(ii) State what the Lord said he would give to Abram’s offspring and how Abram responded
to this promise. [2]
(b) Explain what Christians might learn from this passage about God’s overall plan for
humanity. [6]
(c) To what extent does the book of Genesis have any relevance for Christians today? [8]
[Total: 20]
OR
2 (a) Read the following passage and then answer the questions:
Acts 17:16, NRSVA
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed to see that the city was
full of idols.
(i) State two things that Paul was accused of being when he was in Athens. [2]
(ii) Identify four teachings about God that Paul gives in his speech in Athens. [4]
(b) Explain how Paul adapted his teaching for the Athenian audience. [6]
(c) Assess the view that Christians focus too much on the resurrection of the dead. [8]
[Total: 20]
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Section B
Answer two questions. Answer all parts of the chosen two questions.
3 (a) Describe the instructions that Moses gave to the elders of Israel to prepare for the
Passover. [6]
(b) Explain how the story of the Passover might help Christians to understand God’s message of
salvation. [6]
(c) Compare the idea of God as liberator with other Christian understandings of the nature of
God. [8]
[Total: 20]
4 (a) Describe the promises the Lord made in his covenant with David. [6]
(b) Explain the significance of these promises. [6]
(c) ‘Nations should be guided by God the king, not earthly rulers.’ Discuss. [8]
[Total: 20]
5 (a) Outline Jonah’s prayer while in the belly of the fish. [6]
(b) Explain what Christians might learn from the experiences of Jonah. [6]
(c) Assess the view that actions are more important than words in order to make society better. [8]
[Total: 20]
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