Who do scholars believe wrote the Gospel of Mark?
John Mark
What is Mark's symbol?
winged lion
What is the reason for Mark's symbol?
John the Baptist roared like a lion to prepare the way of the Lord
Which Gospel was written first?
Mark
Who invented the Gospel format?
Mark
What year was Mark's Gospel written?
70 AD
Who was Mark's audience?
suffering, persecuted Christians
Where was Mark's Gospel written?
in Rome
Name a Roman ruler who persecuted Christians:
Nero
What was Mark's message to his audience?
remain faithful to Jesus because if you suffer and die like Jesus, you'll rise up in glory too
What 2 groups persecuted the Christians?
Jews and Romans
Why did the Jews persecute the Christians?
they said no human man could be the Divine Son of God
Why did the Romans persecute the Christians?
Christians would not worship the Roman gods because Jesus is true God
What question does Mark continuously ask his readers?
Will you follow Jesus even though the cost is high?
What 3 things are a part of the Framework of Mark's Gospel?
1) Jesus Baptized, preach/teach in Galilee
2) Journey to Jerusalem for Passover
3) Rejected and Crucified in Jerusalem
What 2 parts of the framework of Mark's Gospel are the heart of his Gospel?
the journey to Jerusalem and the rejection and crucifixion in Jerusalem
What 3 instances were conflicts between Jesus and the Pharisees?
1) Jesus claimed that He forgives sins
2) Jesus associated with sinners
3) Jesus cured people on the Sabbath, and the Jews considered that to be "doing work
What are the 3 steps in one Conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees?
1) Jesus claims that he can forgive sins
2) Jews say only GOD can do so
3) Jews say Jesus forgiving sins is blasphemy
What is blasphemy?
thoughts, words, and actions that show contempt or hatred for God
What types of people did Jesus eat and associate with?
sinners/outcasts
Why did people think Jesus was a sinner?
Jesus ate with and associated with sinners, and respectable, holy people didn't talk to outcasts
What did the Pharisees say about Jesus healing people on the Sabbath?
that is bad because Jesus "did work" on the Sabbath, the day of rest
What is the Messianic Secret?
Jesus told the disciples not to tell anyone that He is the Messiah
Why did Jesus want to keep His identity as the Messiah a secret?
the Jews expected a warrior king like David to free them from Rome, but Jesus is a
suffering servant
Messiah
What are 2 examples of the Messianic Secret in Mark's Gospel?
-while driving out demons, Jesus tells the demons not to tell
-after healing a deaf man, Jesus says stay quiet
How does Mark say that it is to follow Jesus?
it isn't always easy
Why does Mark focus on the suffering and death of Jesus so much in his Gospel?
Mark's audience is for persecuted Christians, so it shows Jesus' sufferings
What are some examples of Jesus' humanity in Mark's Gospel?
-when Jesus feels emotions for others (like pity for the sick or compassion)
-when Jesus cried out on the cross
-when Jesus died like humans die