When is Mark's gospel written (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)?
1st
What is the portrait of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark?
Suffering Servant
True or false Mark's Gospel is the longest.
False
Who is Mark's audience?
Gentiles
True or false Mark's gospel shows the essence of Jesus and what it means to be a disciple.
True
Who are the two potential authors of Mark?
John Mark, Gentile Christian
Who is John the Baptist?
A man who is thought to be an Essene, who would roam around the desert and preach about Jesus and God, and he also would baptize people when they converted, also considered the "Last Prophet
How are John and Jesus related?
They are cousins
What is the Messianic secret?
The Messianic Secret is when Jesus would tell another person that he was the Messiah, or he would perform a miracle, and then would tell them to not tell anyone.
What does Mark's gospel focus on?
Humanity of Jesus
What does the term Messiah mean?
Anointed one
What were some expectations Jews had on what the Messiah would look like?
Military or Political Leader, faultless high priest, or another Moses
True or False Jesus' Passion and Death were necessary for God's saving plan to be realized.
True
True or False Jesus never gets angry during the gospel of Mark
False
What was the significance of calling Levi as a disciple?
Jesus didn't come to call the righteousness, but the sinners; save everyone from sin
What was Levi's job?
tax collector
What does Jesus ask his disciples to do after they see him perform a miracle?
To not tell anyone
Who was able to recognize Jesus when he was cleansing people of demons?
The actual demons
Who is part of Jesus' family?
Anyone who does the will of God
What did the scribes think was wrong with Jesus?
They thought he was insane, or possessed
Why was Jesus upset with the disciples during the storm on the boat?
They were lacking faith in Jesus.
Why was Jesus rejected at Nazareth?
The people there lacked faith, and they were astounded by the fact that he came from a carpenter.
Who did Herod think Jesus was?
John the Baptist Reincarnated
Why was John the Baptist killed?
The wife of Herod, Herod's brother's wife, wanted him dead because he was meddling in between their relationship. So he held a party, and he had the daughter of his wife come out and dance, and he liked it so he told her he would give her anything she ple
What did the Son of Man come to do?
He came to serve, not to be served
How many times did Jesus predict his Passion?
3 times
What does the term Passion refer to?
Jesus' suffering and death
Who was present at the transfiguration?
Jesus, Moses, and Elijah
Who does Elijah represent?
John the Baptist and a Messenger
Why does Jesus get upset with Peter?
Peter is focused on the short term not long term goals - thinking in a "mortal" or "human" way instead of a "god-like" way
What do the people lay on the ground when Jesus enters Jerusalem?
Palm leaves
What is he riding and why is it significant?
Jesus is riding on a donkey, a humble animal, to show that he is a humble king
Why did the Pharisees and scribes always challenge or question what Jesus said?
They wanted him to say something wrong
Match the images in the Parable of the Tenants
Story about a man that planted a vineyard and let it out to others but they failed their duties - represents how Jesus is being questioned and tricked
How does Jesus answer the question about taxes?
Give to Caesar what is owed to him, and give God what is owed to God.
In Ch.13, what does Jesus say the disciple should be ready for?
They should be ready for the end
Who do they need to watch out for?
False prophets
What powerful ally does Jesus have on his side when he is preaching?
The crowd
What festival was going on during Jesus' last week?
Passover
What is the significance of the women giving all she has to treasury?
It shows her faith and that it is possible to follow Jesus' suggested way of life.
Who betrays Jesus?
Judas
What is the significance of the Lord's Supper?
It foretells the mass (breaking of the bread Jesus's body and drinking of his blood...wine) Like the eucharist. It is significant because it is the communion between us and Jesus.
Why was Jesus upset with the disciples when he was praying in the Garden?
They fell asleep when they were supposed to keep watch
How does Jesus respond to the question of the high priest, "Are you the Messiah?
He says, "You will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of Heaven.
How many times does Peter deny Jesus?
3 times
Who is Pontius Pilate?
Roman governor
Why was Pontius Pilate persuaded to crucify Jesus?
The crowd wanted Jesus to be crucified
Who did Pilate release because of Jesus?
Barabbas, a murderer
How is Jesus treated during his walk to his crucifixion?
He is treated badly and made to wear a crown of thorns while he is being mocked
Who helped Jesus with his cross?
Simon the Cyrenian (a Gentile)
What did the inscription say above Jesus' cross?
Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews
What did the chief priests think Jesus should do when he was on the cross?
They thought Jesus should save himself
Who was given Jesus' body for burial?
Arimathea
Who is sitting outside of the tomb?
An angel, waiting for the two Marys to come
Before Jesus leaves, what does Jesus ask/commission the apostles to do?
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