Background Information
Role of Jesus
100
Who was the writer of the Gospel of Mark? (First, Last)
John Mark
100
Give two examples of the type of people Jesus healed
Possible options: Stops a fever of Simon Peter's mother-in-law Frees a man from leprosy Enables a paralytic to walk again Heals a man's withered hand Drives a woman from chronic hemorrhaging Makes a deaf & mute man hear and see again Brings the comatose daughter of Jairus, synagogue official, back to life
200
Where was the Gospel of Mark written?
the regions of Italy; Rome
200
In the Last Supper, what did Jesus tell his disciples? (phrase)
"It was his body and his blood of the Covenant shed for many, take eat, drink, and give thanks" after the bread and wine were blessed Mk 14:22-25
300
When was the Gospel of Mark written?
Between the mid-50s and late 60s AD
300
What group of people crucified Jesus? Why?
Jews; they believed that Jesus was not the son of God and not the Messiah
400
Who is the intended audience for this gospel?
Church of Rome or Gentile readers
400
Name 2 examples of the kinds of torture Jesus experienced before his death
Possible options: leather-thonged whip crown of sharp thorns placed on his head stripped naked hands and feet nailed to the cross
500
What is the context of the gospel? (related to the intended audience of the church of Rome and Gentile readers)
explains Jewish customs, translates Aramaic words and interested the most in the persecution and martyrdom (for Roman believers)
500
What did Jesus' family and friends discover when they looked in Jesus' tomb?
the crucified Lord was no longer there and He has risen (said the angel)