Gospels
Why were the Gospels written?
to provide an accurate account of the life and ministry of Jesus.
David is the key figure.
What is the "yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees," and why is it bad?
It is their teaching, in which they are focusing on outward forms and not on matters of the heart.
What was Mark trying to communicate by "the gospel" in Mark 1:1?
The "good news" that Jesus is the Messiah and Redeemer promised in the Old Testament; through Him we can be saved from our sin.
How did Jesus respond to Peter's statement that Jesus was the Christ (the Messiah)?
Jesus warned the disciples not to tell anyone.
What is a parable?
A parable is a type of story that has a dual meaning.
What parallels do you find between Satan's temptation of Jesus and Eve?
In both instances, Satan used desire to try and short-circuit God's plan.
What was the significance of the fact that the temple curtain was torn in two at Jesus' death?
The tearing of the curtain symbolizes the fulfillment of the old covenant and the beginning of the new. It also means that we have free access to God.
How did John the Baptist prepare the way for Christ?
He brought a "baptism of repentance" and preached about the coming Messiah who "will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
What did Jesus say about greatness?
Why were the Gospels placed at the beginning of the New Testament?
What was Jesus showing the teachers of the law by healing the paralytic?
He was showing that God has both the power to heal and to forgive sin.
What was the reaction of the women to their first sight of Jesus after His resurrection?
They felt fear and joy, and they worshiped Him.
Why did Jesus call His followers "fishers of men"?
They were to bring people to God, into the Kingdom.
What does Jesus' prayer in Mark 14:36 tell us about prayer and God's Will?
Like Jesus, when we pray, we should humbly acknowledge that what we want most is for God's will to be done.
According to Jesus, what make the difference between the clean and the unclean?
A person's heart makes the difference, since what comes out of a person reflects what is inside.
Who did Jesus say His mother and sister were?
Whoever does God's will
How does the Roman centurion's exclamation of Jesus death serve Mark's purpose in writing his Gospel?
It is significant that an employee of the Roman Empire realizes that Jesus not Caesar, is God.
The hard path represents those who are hardened to the word of God. The rocky soil represents those whose faith is shallow and superficial. The thorny soil represents those who try to love God and the World. The Good Soil represents those who receive the word and obey it, which results in the fruits of the spirit in their lives.
What was significant about the disciple's response, "Who is this?" when Jesus calmed the storm?
They were beginning to realize that Jesus was more than an ordinary teacher.