Mark 9
Mark 9:2-3, who appeared with Jesus during the Transfiguration, and how was Jesus’ appearance described?
Moses and Elijah appeared, and Jesus’ clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.
n Mark 10:14-15, what did Jesus say about children and the kingdom of God?
“Let the little children come to me…for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Mark 11:7-10, what did people shout as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a colt?
Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
In Mark 12:17, how did Jesus respond when asked about paying taxes to Caesar?
Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.”
According to Mark 9:23-24, what did the father of the boy with the evil spirit say to Jesus when asked about his faith?
He said, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 10:17-22, why did the rich young man go away sad after speaking with Jesus?
Answer: Jesus told him to sell everything he had and give to the poor, but he was very wealthy and couldn’t do it.
What did Jesus do in the temple courts in Mark 11:15-17, and what did He say?
He drove out those buying and selling and overturned tables. He said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of robbers.”
In Mark 12:29-31, what are the two greatest commandments, according to Jesus?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Mark 9:33-35, what argument did the disciples have on the road, and how did Jesus respond?
They argued about who was the greatest. Jesus said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
According to Mark 10:42-45, how does Jesus redefine greatness for His disciples?
He said that whoever wants to be great must be a servant, and whoever wants to be first must be a slave of all, just as He came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.
In Mark 11:20-24, what lesson did Jesus teach His disciples after the fig tree withered?
He taught about having faith in God, saying that if they believe without doubting, they could move mountains through prayer.
In Mark 12:41-44, what did Jesus say about the poor widow who gave two small coins?
He said she gave more than anyone else because she gave out of her poverty, putting in all she
What did Jesus teach in Mark 9:42-48 about the seriousness of sin and leading others astray?
He said it would be better to have a millstone tied around your neck and be thrown into the sea than to cause someone to stumble. He also spoke about cutting off anything that causes you to sin, emphasizing eternal consequences.
Mark 10:46-52, how did Bartimaeus the blind man show faith before Jesus healed him?
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” and threw aside his cloak, showing his trust in Jesus to heal him.
In Mark 11:27-33, what question did the religious leaders ask Jesus, and how did He respond?
Answer: They asked by what authority He was doing these things. Jesus asked them about John’s baptism, and when they refused to answer, He didn’t answer their question.
In Mark 12:10-11, Jesus quotes Psalm 118 about the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone. How does this apply to Him?
Jesus is the cornerstone of God’s kingdom, rejected by the religious leaders but chosen by God to fulfill His purposes.
How does Mark 9:49-50 (“Everyone will be salted with fire”) challenge us to reflect on trials and staying faithful to God?
How does Mark 10:29-31 (“Many who are first will be last, and the last first”) challenge our priorities in life?
How does Jesus’ cleansing of the temple in Mark 11 challenge us to evaluate our own worship and priorities?
How does the Parable of the Tenants in Mark 12:1-12 challenge us to reflect on how we respond to God’s authority in our lives?