Chapters 1-3
This group of chosen men were called directly by Christ to spread His message and lead the Church.
Apostles
What is a parable in a biblical teaching?
A story with a deeper spiritual meaning
To follow Christ, a person must deny themselves and do this daily.
Take up their cross
In Chapter 13, Jesus states that regarding the day or hour of these events, no one knows—not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
What are the "events" He is referring to?
When His return and the end times will be.
Who went to Jesus’ tomb early on the first day of the week?
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, and Salome,
True or False: The message of salvation first appeared only in the New Testament.
False
This type of soil represents those who hear the word but quickly fall away under pressure.
Rocky ground
When Jesus warns about the “leaven of the Pharisees,” what hidden danger is He referring to?
False teaching or hypocrisy
In Chapter 12, Jesus observes wealthy religious leaders contributing large sums to the treasury, yet He commends a poor widow who gives two small copper coins. According to Jesus, why is her offering considered greater than the outward abundance of the disobedient leaders?
Because the leaders gave out of their surplus (what they didn't need), but she gave out of her poverty, giving "all she had to live on"
"And entering into the sepulchre, they saw ____ sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted"
According to Mark 16:5, the missing words are "a young man
Name ONE type of group that followed Christ during His early ministry besides His disciples.
*The sick, those who are seeking healing
*Those who were attracted to his charisma
*Those who were hungry
*Those who followed Him to oppose Him
*Those who followed Him bc they believes in Him
In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?
the Word of God
Which feeding miracle happened first in Jesus’ ministry, the 5,000 or the 4,000?
The feeding of the 5,000 happened first (Mark 6).
The feeding of the 4,000 occurred later (Mark 8).
In the Parable of the Tenants, the owner of the vineyard represents God. Who do the corrupt tenants represent in the context of Jesus' audience?
The Jewish religious leaders
After the Lord spoke to the apostles, he disappeared (TRUE or FALSE)
FALSE
"So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God."-Mark 16:19
This Gospel was primarily written for believers living in what powerful empire known for its authority and structure?
Rome
Christ teaches that a person is defiled not by actions alone, but by this inner part.
The heart
What lesson is taught by the fig tree that had leaves but no fruit?
The danger of appearing faithful without true spiritual fruit
When the disciples admired the Temple’s impressive stones, Jesus predicted that it would be completely destroyed. Based on His warnings to the religious leaders, why was this judgment coming upon the Temple?
Because of the disobedient and spiritual fruitfulness of the people (specifically the religious leaders who rejected Him).
Prophets and Apostles
This specific prophecy from Isaiah is quoted at the beginning of Mark to describe John the Baptist’s role in preparing the way for Jesus.
Who is John the Baptist, “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight’”?
Why were some people unable to accept Christ in His hometown?
Their lack of faith due to familiarity with Him?
Jesus taught that it is easier for this type of person to enter the kingdom of God than for a rich person.
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
When Jesus is asked if paying taxes to Caesar is lawful, he tells the Pharisees and Herodians to "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's" What does our Lord mean by this? What is the coin supposed to represent?
The coin has two sides and represents the human being.
If you have the image of the world, then we are the world's and if we represent God then we are His.
In this chapter, Jesus lists 5 specific supernatural signs that will follow those who believe. In my name they will...
Name all of them:
1. Casting out demons
2. Speaking in new tongues
3. Picking up snakes
4. Drinking poison without harm
5. Healing the sick