Facts about Mark
Who wrote Mark?
John Mark.
Mark begins his Gospel by calling it the "beginning of the gospel of what?
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Name the first miraculous healing Jesus performs in the Gospel of Mark.
The healing of Simon's mother-in-law
Which pair of brothers did Jesus call "Boanerges," meaning "Sons of Thunder"?
James and John
What event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry in Mark's Gospel?
The baptism of Jesus
Was Mark one of the 12 disciples?
No, he was an early Christian.
This Gospel famously focuses on Jesus' actions and power more than his long what?
Sermons or teachings
What miracle did Jesus perform after his disciples struggled to calm a natural disaster while crossing the Sea of Galilee?
Calming the storm
Which of the 12 disciples is known for betraying Jesus?
Judas Iscariot
Jesus' controversy with the Pharisees often revolved around his authority to forgive sins and his disregard for which Jewish law?
Sabbath
When was Mark written?
65-70 A.D.
What is the Greek term, prominent in Mark, that refers to Jesus' command to conceal his identity?
Messianic Secret
In Mark 5, Jesus heals two people, including a woman who had suffered from a flow of what for twelve years?
A flow of blood
In Mark 8, which disciple correctly identifies Jesus as the Christ?
Peter
What specific event, which happens after Peter's confession, causes Peter to rebuke Jesus?
Jesus' first prediction of his suffering, death, and resurrection
Where was Mark most likely written?
Rome
Mark's Gospel emphasizes Jesus' role not just as a mighty Son of God, but also as the suffering what?
Son of Man
In Mark 8, Jesus heals a blind man in two stages at what town?
Bethsaida
What three disciples witness the Transfiguration of Jesus?
Peter, James, and John
What is the name of the garden where Jesus prays just before his arrest?
Gethsemane
Who was the intended audience?
Persecuted Christian’s facing hardship under Christian rule.
What was the purpose of Mark?
To give hope and encourage faith during suffering.
What is the only miracle found in all four Gospels, including Mark?
The Feeding of the 5,000
What is the main characteristic that Jesus often critiques in his disciples throughout the Gospel of Mark?
Their lack of understanding about Jesus' true mission as the suffering Messiah.
What key historical event, central to the Christian faith, does Mark's Gospel conclude with?
The resurrection of Jesus