Mark
Misc.
Misc.
Is Mark the longest or the shortest Gospel?
Shortest
What is the name of Jesus' hometown?
Nazareth
What happened to John the Baptist?
Be specific...
Beheaded
How many men does Jesus feed?
5,000
What do the disciples think Jesus is when they see him walking on the water?
What do we see more of in Mark? What Jesus says or what Jesus does?
What Jesus does
How did his hometown respond to Jesus?
They rejected him
Jesus sent his disciples out in groups, how big were the groups?
2 people (two by two)
When they crossed the sea to get away, who met them on the shore?
The crowds they tried to get away from
What does Jesus do when he sends the disciples and the crowds away?
Pray
What does Jesus regularly make time for?
Prayer
What did Jesus grow up doing for work (Joseph's job)?
Carpenter
Daily Double!
Call people to repent (preach the gospel), cast out demons, heal the sick
What emotion does the Bible say Jesus felt for the crowds?
Compassion
How late was it when Jesus saw the disciples struggling against the wind? About what time?
3am to 6am, the fourth watch of the night
What is Mark trying to do in the first several chapters of his book?
Introduce us to Jesus
Why do the people reject Jesus?
Who wanted John dead?
Herodias (King Herod's wife)
How many baskets of leftovers do the disciples collect at the end?
12
What happens the moment Jesus gets in the boat?
The wind stops
What type of literary device do we often see Mark use?
hint: M_______ Sandwich
Markan
What is Jesus unable to do because of their unbelief?
Miracles/healings
What does John the Baptist's story show us about living for the gospel?
We might face hardship, but Jesus is worth everything.
Name an Old Testament book or person being referenced in this story. There are multiple.
Psalms (23, the Lord is my Shepherd)
Exodus (Moses, manna)
Ezekiel (God is Israel's Shepherd)
2 Kings (Elisha)
Why does Jesus pass by the disciples? What is he trying to show them here?
He is showing them that he is God