History of Mark
Who wrote the gospel of Mark?
John Mark
What does the word Gospel mean?
Good news
What was John's message?
Baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
How soon after Jesus was baptized did he go into the wilderness to be tempted?
Immediately
Who was John Mark?
Companion of Peter and Paul
What does Jesus' title of "the Son of God" show us?
Jesus is 100% human and 100% God
What were John's parent's names?
Zechariah & Elizabeth
Why did John not want to baptize Jesus?
He felt that he wasn't even as good as a slave (or good enough)
What is a temptation?
When you feel like doing something wrong, even though you know it’s not what God wants
Who was the gospel of Mark written to?
Non-Jewish Christians in Rome
Who wrote "Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way; The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’
Malachi and Isaiah
Animal Sacrifices
Why did Jesus need the Holy Spirit?
To be empowered for ministry
How long was Jesus being tempted for?
40 days
What event led to the Christians being persecuted?
The Great Fire of Rome
How many years before did the writers write about God's messenger coming before Jesus?
400-500 years before
According to the bible, what is a dessert?
A place with no trees or water just sand
What does Jesus' baptism resemble?
Why do you think Jesus had to go into the wilderness right after something good happened?
Spirit led him there to show Jesus strength, power and obedience.
What was The Great Fire of Rome?
A fire began on the night of July 18, AD 64. 10 out of 14 Roman districts (neighborhoods) burned and only 4 districts survived.
Who was the messenger in Mark 1:2-3?
John the Baptist
What does it mean to repent?
The change your mind about your sins
How many miles did Jesus live from Jerusalem?
70 miles - He lived in Nazareth
It is possible that the desert or wilderness Jesus was in was located where?
Possibly located in the Arabian desert across the Jordan