This Little Light of Mine (Mark 1–4)
Who wrote the Book of Mark?
Which miracle involved feeding thousands with a few loaves and fish?
Feeding of the 5,000
“Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.” (Mark 6:41)
What event transformed Jesus’ appearance on a mountain?
Transfiguration
“After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them.” (Mark 9:2)
Who denied Jesus three times?
Peter
(Mark 14:66–72)
How is Jesus identified at the opening of Mark?
Son of God, Messiah
(Mark 1:1)
According to Mark: Which brothers did Jesus call while they were fishing?
Simon & Andrew, James & John
“As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake…Then he went up the shore and saw James…John…he called them.” (Mark 1:16–20)
Who confessed Jesus as the Messiah first amongst the Apostles?
Peter
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah.’” (Mark 8:29)
How many times does Jesus predict his death and resurrection in these chapters?
Three times
(Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31; Mark 10:33–34)
On what did Jesus ride into Jerusalem according to Mark?
A colt, the foal of a donkey
“They brought it to Jesus…he sat on it.” (Mark 11:7)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!
In Mark 10, Jesus tells the young man who wants eternal life to do something first. What did he tell the man and did the man do it?
"Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth."
Mark 10:21-22
What first did Jesus say to the paralytic lowered through the roof?
“Your sins are forgiven.”
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’” (Mark 2:5)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What phrase is said by God at the transfiguration and what does it symbolize?
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
According to Jesus, who is the greatest in the Kingdom?
The servant of all
“If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35)
What did Jesus do when he entered the temple in Mark 11?
He drove out the money changers
“Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, and since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.” (Mark 11:11)
How does Jesus demonstrate authority over spiritual & physical realms?
Healing, casting out demons, calming storms
Which natural event did Jesus calm by saying, “Quiet! Be still!”?And where did it happen?
A storm on the Sea of Galilee
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” (Mark 4:39)
Who was healed after touching Jesus’ cloak?
A woman with 12 years of bleeding
“She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors…she came up behind him and touched his cloak. Immediately her bleeding stopped.” (Mark 5:25–29)
What did Jesus teach regarding paying taxes?
Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, to God what is God’s
"Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” (Mark 12:17)7
How did the Roman soldiers mock Jesus before the crucifixion?
Clothed him in purple, placed a crown of thorns, and struck him
“They put a purple robe on him…plaited a crown of thorns and set it on him…struck him on the head.” (Mark 15:17–19)
What is required for true discipleship according to approximately Mark 8:30
Deny self, take up cross, follow Jesus
(Mark 8:34)
In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?
The Word of God
“The seed is the word of God.” (Mark 4:14)
What did Jesus predict immediately after Peter’s confession?
His suffering, death, and resurrection
“He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things…be rejected…be killed, and after three days rise again.” (Mark 8:31)
What is the greatest commandments according to Jesus?
Love God and love your neighbor
Love the Lord your God with all your heart…and love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Mark 12:30–31)
What did Jesus describe in the beginning of Mark 13?
Signs of the end of the age, specifically the end of the temple
“Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings…‘Do you see all these things? Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another…’” (Mark 13:1–2)
What does Jesus’ transfiguration reveal about his nature?
His divine glory and confirmation of his Sonship
“His clothes became dazzling white…Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!’” (Mark 9:3–7)