Marks Gospel Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are the twelve in Mark’s Gospel?
The twelve are Jesus’ closest disciples selected from the Last Supper.
What is true greatness according to Jesus?
True greatness comes from serving others.
What does the Last Supper signify?
The Last Supper is the final meal Jesus had with his disciples, which founded the Eucharist.
What is the Passion in relation to Jesus?
The Passion refers to the suffering and death of Jesus.
What are healing miracles?
Miracles where Jesus showed his power by healing people from their illnesses.
What is the significance of the Parable of the Tenants?
It criticizes Jewish leaders for opposing God and persecuting His servants.
What does the Parable of the Sower illustrate?
It illustrates how God’s kingdom grows and how different people respond to the message.
What happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Jesus asked Peter, James, and John to support him, but they fell asleep three times.
What was Peter’s action during Jesus’ trial?
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times when challenged.
What was the reaction of religious leaders to Jesus forgiving sins?
They saw it as blasphemy, believing only God could forgive sins.
What conflict arose regarding the Sabbath?
Disagreements about the Sabbath led to conflict for Jesus and his disciples.
What does Jesus’ betrayal by Judas signify?
Mark views Judas as the ultimate betrayer, but some Christians see him differently.
What did Simon of Cyrene do?
He carried the cross for Jesus as he went to Golgotha.
What did Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem signify?
He came on a colt, with crowds shouting ‘Hosanna!’ believing their Messiah had come.
What did Jesus do in the Temple?
He found people not showing respect, which caused conflict.
What miracle did Jesus perform with five loaves and two fish?
He fed a crowd of 5,000 men, with leftovers filling twelve baskets.
What does the title ‘Son of Man’ signify?
It is used by Mark to describe Jesus, often relating to suffering, death, and resurrection.
How does Mark identify Jesus as the Son of God?
Mark uses the title ‘Son of God’ and includes a voice from heaven identifying Jesus as His beloved son.
