Mark Background
This group was especially important to the audience Mark had in mind.
Who are the Roman/Gentile readers?
Jesus demonstrated His power over illness by doing this for sick people.
What is healing them?
This event marked Jesus’ celebrated entrance into Jerusalem.
What is the Triumphal Entr?
Luke describes his Gospel as this type of account.
What is an orderly account?
This man prepared the way for Jesus.
Who is John the Baptist?
Jesus invited these followers to leave their former lives and follow Him
Who are the Disciples?
Jesus’ ministry continued moving toward this city
Where is Jerusalem?
Jesus continued His journey toward this destination.
Where is Jerusalem?
Jesus rode this animal during His entrance into Jerusalem
What is a colt?
He prepared people for the coming of Jesu
Who is John the Baptist?
This means trusting God and believing His promises.
What is Faith?
Mark presents Jesus not only as the Son of God but also in this humble role.
Who is a Servant?
Jesus used these short stories or comparisons to communicate spiritual truth.
What is parables?
Jesus shared this final meal with His disciples before His arrest.
What is the Last Supper?
According to Luke, the good news was intended for this broad group.
What is all people?
Jesus participated in this event before beginning His public ministry.
What is Baptism?
Jesus demonstrated concern for hurting people through this character quality.
What is compassion?
This involves turning away from sin and toward God.
What is repentance?
Jesus often reached these kinds of people whom society might reject.
Who is the overlooked/rejected people?
Jesus did this emotionally when He looked upon Jerusalem.
What is wept?
He denied Jesus but remained one of His leading disciples.
Who is Peter?
This means turning from sin toward God
What is repentence?
This feature gives Mark a fast-moving style.
What is action?
These supernatural works revealed Jesus’ authority and identity.
What are miracles?
This means of Jesus’ death is central to the Gospel message.
What is The cross / Crucifixion?
Luke frequently records Jesus doing this in communication with the Father
What is praying/prayer?
Jesus faced Satan during this experience in preparation for His ministry.
What is temptation?
Healings and miracles demonstrated that Jesus possessed this
What is authority?
Jesus taught His followers that following Him involved paying this.
What is a cost?
This quality means remaining dependable and loyal.
What is faithfulness?
This disciple agreed to betray Jesus.
Who is Judas?
He agreed to betray Jesus.
Who is Judas?
This describes God’s rule and reign.
What is Kingdom of God?
Miracles, service, sacrifice, death, and this event are major emphases in Mark.
What is Ressurection?
Following Jesus involves service, faith, and this costly commitment.
What is sacrifice?
This discovery showed that Jesus had risen from the dead.
What is The empty tomb?
Luke especially highlights Jesus’ concern for these people who were sometimes ignored by society.
What is outsiders/overlooked people?
Jesus used this to resist temptation.
What is Scriptura/God's Word?
As Jesus’ ministry continued, resistance from His opponents began doing this.
What is growing/increasing?
Jesus repeatedly modeled communication with God through this practice.
What is a prayer?
This quality is the opposite of pride.
What is Humility?
These two disciples were sent to prepare the Passover.
Who are Peter and John?
She gave a small offering that Jesus used to teach about sacrificial giving.
Who is the poor widow?
This means remaining spiritually alert and prepared.
What is Watchfulness?
This is information supported by what the Gospel actually says rather than something merely supposed.
What is evidence?
Jesus’ ministry gradually moved toward this city where His final week would occur.
What is Jerusalem?
After Jesus rose, His followers were sent to do this.
What is Proclaim the good news / Gospel?
This divine Person receives special attention throughout Luke.
Who is The Holy Spirit?
Following His preparation, Jesus began this phase of His work.
What is his public ministry?
Jesus’ words and works revealed both His identity and this reason for coming.
What is His Mission?
Conflict increased especially between Jesus and this group.
Who is a religious leaders?
Jesus taught His followers to be prepared, a lesson summarized by this word.
What is readiness?
At the Last Supper, the cup represented this new relationship established through Jesus.
What is the new covenant?
These opponents repeatedly challenged Jesus’ authority and attempted to trap Him with questions.
Who are the religious leaders?
This word means the good news concerning Jesus Christ.
What is the Gospel?