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Which apostle is Mark writing on behalf of?
Peter
Who is the first person Mark introduces in his Gospel?
John the Baptist (1:11)
What did Jesus often tell those he healed not to do?
Not to tell anyone
What did Jesus predict would happen to Peter after he was arrested?
Deny Jesus 3 times
What was one difference in the feeding of the 4,000 and the 5,000 (besides the number of men)? Hint: 5,000 - Mark 6:30-44 / 4,000 - Mark 8:1-10
Feeding the Jews (5,000 in Jewish territory) vs. feeding the Gentiles (4,000 in Gentile territory)
What are the themes that Mark is using in this gospel?
Jesus as Messiah and Son of God
Jesus as Servant
The Kingdom of God
What is the first miracle Jesus performs in Mark's Gospel?
Healing a man with an unclean spirit (1:21)
What did the disciples always struggle to understand?
Jesus' teachings, his identity, and his death
What did Jesus have authority over in the gospel of Mark?
Demons, sickness, nature, and forgiveness of sins
What are some of the controversies Jesus faced with the Pharisees and scribes in Mark? What were they pointing out that Jesus was doing wrong?
Not observing the Sabbath, eating with sinners, and not fasting
In the NT, we learn that John Mark has a falling out with one of the apostles. Who is it?
Paul in Acts 15:36-39 - John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia
What is the name of the sea that Jesus and his disciples often traveled on?
Sea of Galilee
What was the reaction of the religious leaders to Jesus' miracles and teachings?
Opposition, questioning his authority
How does Mark emphasize the cost of discipleship? (Hint: Jesus said if you want to follow me, you must...)
Through Jesus' teachings about self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following him
What did Jesus say would be destroyed eventually? (Hint: it's a structure in Jerusalem)
The Temple was destroyed in 70 AD (ch. 13)
Which audience is Mark writing to? Jews or Gentiles?
Gentiles converts in Rome (it's why he explains Jewish customs in his book)
How many loaves did Jesus use to feed the five thousand?
5,000
Which three disciples did Jesus take with him to the Mount of Transfiguration?
Peter, James and John
Who was with Jesus at the transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah (9:4)
True or False: Mark is the shortest and the earliest of the gospels
True - it was written before the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. (Matthew & Luke 80-85, John 90-95)
Where else does John Mark show up in the NT?
Acts 12:12, 25; 13:5, 13; 15:37-39; Col 4:10 ; Philemon 1:24 ; 2 Tm 4:11; 1 Pt 5:13
Who recognized Jesus as the Christ/Messiah in Mark 8?
Peter
What did the rich young man ask Jesus in Mark 10?
What must I do to inherit eternal life?
What did Peter want to build for the two guests at the transfiguration?
Shelters - one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah (9:9)
True/False - Mark's gospel has a slower writing style than the other 3.
False, he used the word "immediately" a lot!