Mark's Gospel

Question 1

Mark 2:1-12

Answer 1

The Paralysed man

Mark 2:4 “…they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging”

Mark 2:5 “Jesus saw their faith,he said to the paralysed man ‘Son,ur sins are forgiven”

Mark 2:8 “Jesus knew in his spirit..what they were thinking in their hearts”

Question 2

Mark 8:29-30

Answer 2

Caesarea Philippi

Mark 8:29-30“Who do ppl say I am?… Peter answered ‘U are the Messiah’. He sternly ordered the not to tell anyone “

Question 3

Mark 1:1

Answer 3

Mark 1:1“The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ,the Son of God”

Question 4

Mark 14:51 🧖🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

Answer 4

Garden of Gethsemane

Mark 14:51 “a young man,having a linen cloth cast about his naked body was following Jesus…fled from them naked”

Question 5

Isaiah 9:6 👼 ☮️

Answer 5

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born and he will be called… the Prince of Peace”

Question 6

Mark 1:8 💦 🕊

Answer 6

Mark 1:8“I baptise u with water, but he will baptise u with the Holy Spirit”

Question 7

Mark 1:9-11 ⛅️ 🕺🏻

Answer 7

Jesus’ baptism

Mark 1:11 “a voice from heaven said ‘you r my Son’

Question 8

Mark 10:45

Answer 8

Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many”

Question 9

Mark 10:32

Answer 9

Mark 10:32 “the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests…they will condemn him to death”

Question 10

Mark 1:13 👹 👼

Answer 10

Mark 1:13 “he was tempted by Satan…and angels waited on him”

Question 11

Mark 6:4🗣🙍🏻‍♂️

Answer 11

Rejection at Nazareth

Mark 6:4“Jesus said to them ‘A prophet is not without honour,except in their home town “

Question 12

Mark 9:3

Answer 12

The Transfiguration

Mark 9:3” he transfigured before them…his clothes became dazzling white,whiter than anyone could bleach them”

Question 13

Mark 9:23

Answer 13

Mark 9:23“Everything is possible for one who believes”

Question 14

Mark 6:30-44 🍞 🐟

Answer 14

Feeding of the 5000

Mark 6:34”like sheep without a shepherd”

Mark 6:41-42”looking up to heaven and giving thanks…he broke the loaves… divided the 2 fish among them all…they all ate and were satisfied”

Question 15

Mark 5:21-43 👨‍👧🙏🏻

Answer 15

Healing of Jairus’ daughter

Mark 5:22-23 ‘Jairus came, and when he saw Jesus… pleaded earnestly with him ‘my lil daughter is sick please come put ur hands on her so that she will be healed”

Mark 5:24 “immediately the girl stood up and began to walk”

‘Talitha koum’ ~ lil lamb,get up!

Mockery of mourners contrasts w/ Jarius’ faith

Question 16

I describe the Persecution and Political situation around the time of marks gospel?

Answer 16

64AD = Nero was blamed for a fire that destroyed 3/4 of Rome
Nero blamed Christians and tortured them

Rome -> attracted outcast
CHRISTIANITY APPEALED TO OUTCASTS
cos gender + social distinctions meant NOTHING TO G

Question 17

Where did mark get all his information from?

Answer 17

St Peter (we know dis cos papius wrote that he did) & a book called UR MARKUS

Question 18

Who was John the Baptist?

Answer 18

John the Baptist
>Cousin of JC
>an ESSENE (munks who live at same time as sanhedrin)
>v humble ‘ate locusts and wild honey’
> baptised ppl before messiah came
MARK 1:8” I baptise u w/ water, but he will baptise u w/ the Holy Spirit”
>MESSENGER described in Isaiah 40:3 “I will send my messenger ahead of u,who’ll prepare ur way”

Question 19

In the baptism of JESUS mark 1:9-11 name 3 things that happen

Answer 19

> heavens opening = sign of GODS PRESENCE

> spirit coming down on him like a dove= symbol of peace and 🕊 hs

> significance of water= sign of repentance (symbolic washing away sin)

Question 20

Mark 1:11

Answer 20

Mark 1:11 “a voice from heaven said,’u r my Son’”

Question 21

Name 4 events that’s happen in the temptation (Mark 1:12-13)

Answer 21

1) ‘sent him out’= verb for exorcism shows seriousness of the situation
2) ‘angels attended him’ = G giving support to JC in desert
3) ‘40 days’ = lots of OT references to periods of time
4) ‘Satan‘ & ‘wild animals’ = demons,represent opposition to GOD => tryna lead ppl astray

Question 22

What happens in MARK 1:12-13 and why is it significant to Christians today?

Answer 22

Mark 1:12-13 is JESUS’ TEMPTATION

Teaches Christians today that we must:
>resist temptation & practice self discipline
> ask G for help and trust and he will help u