About Mark (Author & Background)
The Book of Mark (Gospel of Mark) was written between 50-60 AD (In the year of our Lord). Who wrote this book?
Mark
What body of water were Jesus and His disciples crossing? (Mark 4:35)
The Sea of Galilee.
According to Mark 4:38, what emotion filled the disciples as the storm threatened their lives?
Fear.
According to Mark 4:39, what two elements of nature did Jesus rebuke?
The wind and the sea.
What spiritual quality is strengthened when we trust Jesus during life’s storms? (Mark 4:40)
Faith.
Jesus specifically appoints 12 disciples early in his ministry. Was Mark one of them?
No, Mark, also known as John Mark, was not one of the original disciples. He was a companion of Peter and Barnabus. Barnabus was Mark's cousin.
What did Jesus tell His disciples to do as evening came?
Go over to the other side.
Mark 4:35
(Mark 4:38) What question did the disciples urgently ask Jesus when they woke Him?
"Master, carest thou not that we perish?"
“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
According to Mark 4:39, what words did Jesus speak to calm the storm?
“Peace, be still.”
The Old Testament contains 39 books, and the New Testament contains 27 books. The Book of Mark (Gospel of Mark) is the ____________ Book in the ______________ Testament.
The Old Testament contains 39 books, and the New Testament contains 27 books. The Book of Mark (Gospel of Mark) is the second book in the New Testament.
According to Mark 3:38, what was Jesus doing in the stern while the storm raged?
Sleeping on a pillow.
How did the disciples respond after Jesus calmed the winds and waves? (Mark 4:41)
With great fear (great awe)
According to Mark 4:41, the disciples were amazed because the ____________ and the __________ obeyed Jesus.
The wind and the sea.
Was the Gospel of Mark written for the Jews or the Gentiles?
Roman (Gentile) Christians.
Here is why: The use of Greek and the explanation of Jewish customs.
According to Mark 4:37, what suddenly arose and caused waves to beat into the ship?
A great windstorm (A great storm of wind)
According to Mark 4:40, what did Jesus say the disciples lacked when they panicked?
Faith.
What kind of calm followed Jesus’ command to the storm? (Mark 4:39)
A great calm.
Though the Gospel of Mark does not mention the birth or childhood of Jesus. What does the Gospel of Mark especially emphasize about Jesus?
Mark's point was to demonstrate Jesus' power, kindness, and mercy. This gospel focuses on the miracles.
According to this lesson, why might Jesus have chosen to sleep during the storm instead of preventing it? (Mark 4:35–41)
To reveal
(1) the disciples’ lack of faith,
(2) demonstrate His peace in chaos, and,
(3) show His divine authority when He calmed the storm.
What does the disciples’ fear during the storm reveal about how we respond to crises? (Mark 4:40–41)
That fear often overwhelms trust, showing our need for deeper faith in God’s presence and power.
What does this lesson tell us about how Jesus’ control over nature shapes our understanding of who He is? (Mark 4:39–41)
It reveals His divine authority and confirms His identity as the Son of God who rules over creation.