Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 4A June 2019 question paper

Outline three expectations of the Messiah at the time of Jesus.

Explain two reasons why the baptism of Jesus is important.

Explain two reasons why the account of the healing of the paralysed man is important for Mark’s Gospel.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “The transfiguration proves that Jesus is the Messiah.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Mark’s Gospel

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three occasions when women are shown as followers of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel.

Explain two different responses described in the Parable of the Sower.

Explain two ways the sending out of the Twelve may affect how a Christian lives today.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“Peter’s denial of Jesus is more of a warning than an example to Christians.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Mark’s Gospel

• reach a justified conclusion.