Religious Studies
St. Mark’s Gospel, Judaism, Catholic Christianity
GCSE Religious Studies B Specification
,1.3 = John’s preparation for 1.5 = The paralysed man 1.7 = The rejection at Nazareth
Jesus’ ministry In a room full off people, Jesus is preaching in the synagogue
John talking about Jesus open roof to lower man down on Sabbath. People don’t believe
coming: “I baptise you with - shows faith. “When Jesus anything he’s saying and question
water, but he will baptise you saw their faith, he said to the his teachings and authority. They
with the Holy Spirit.” paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are find it hard to believe that he is
forgiven.’” People around special as they’ve known him his
him are shocked. whole life: ‘son of mary, son of a
carpenter etc.’ “He was greatly
surprised because the people did not
have faith.”
CHAPTER 1
1.6 = The healing of Jairus’ 1.8 = The feeding of the 5,000
1.4 = Jesus’ baptism and daughter Crowd follow Jesus and he
temptation Jairus asks Jesus to heal his preaches to them. “He has
Heavens tear apart when he daughter. Big crowd, people compassion for them, because
is baptised, trinity present. ask why Jairus is bothering they were like sheep without a
“You are my Son, the Jesus. “Do not fear, only shepherd.” It gets late and the
Beloved; with you I am well believe.” Jesus says ‘Talitha crowd needs to be fed. Five
pleased.” Sent to a desert for cum’ and the girl wakes up loaves and two fish. All 5,000
40 days and nights. and walks around. people are full.
,2.1 = The conversation at Caesarea 2.3 = Jesus’ passion prediction 2.5 = Bartimaeus
Philippi Before entering Jerusalem, tells Jericho, large crowd, blind man.
Asks disciples who people think he is. them that he will suffer. “They will Calls Jesus the ‘Son of David’.
Then asks who the disciples think he condemn him to death and then “Your faith has made you well.” Not
is. Peter says: “You are the Messiah.” hand him over to the Gentiles… but blind anymore.
Passion prediction - tells them that he three days later he will rise to life.”
will suffer.
CHAPTER 2
2.4 = The request of James
and John 2.6 = The entry into
James and John ask to be at Jerusalem
Jesus’ left and right side in Sends disciples to get a
2.2 = The transfiguration of Jesus the Kingdom of God. Jesus colt. People spread cloaks
Inner circle on a mountain. White tells them that they must and leafy branches on the
clothes. Elijah and Moses talking to serve others in order to rule ground. “Hosanna! God
Jesus. God (cloud) says: “This is my over others. “If one of you bless the coming kingdom
own dear son - listen to him!” wants to be great, he must of King David, our father!”
Messianic Secret. be the servant of the rest.” Servant King.
, 3.1 = The Last Supper 3.3 = The trial before the Jewish 3.5 = The crucifixion and
Celebrates Passover with disciples. authorities burial
“I tell you that one of you will People saying false testimonies. Held at Journey, simon of cyrene etc.
betray me - one who is eating with night and in the high priest’s house. “Are Drink of myrrh - doesn’t drink
me.” This is my body/blood. you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed it. Being mocked by everyone.
Eucharist. God?... I am.” “My God, my God, why have
you forsaken me?” “This man
was really the Son of God!”
Buried by Joseph of
Arimathea.
CHAPTER 3
3.2 = Jesus in Gethsemane
Jesus takes inner circle to 3.4 = The trial before Pilate 3.6 = The empty tomb
Gethsemane. Prays for God to get rid Jewish authorities take him to Mary Magdalene, Mary the
of his suffering: “Take this cup of Pilate. “Are you the King of the mother of James and Salome
suffering away from me. Yet not what Jews?” Jesus doesn’t say anything brought spices to anoint Jesus’
I want, but what you want.” Disciples to save himself - Pilate is amazed. body. An angel: “He is not here
fall asleep. Is betrayed and taken Barabbas, crowd orders to crucify - he has raised!”
away. him.
St. Mark’s Gospel, Judaism, Catholic Christianity
GCSE Religious Studies B Specification
,1.3 = John’s preparation for 1.5 = The paralysed man 1.7 = The rejection at Nazareth
Jesus’ ministry In a room full off people, Jesus is preaching in the synagogue
John talking about Jesus open roof to lower man down on Sabbath. People don’t believe
coming: “I baptise you with - shows faith. “When Jesus anything he’s saying and question
water, but he will baptise you saw their faith, he said to the his teachings and authority. They
with the Holy Spirit.” paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are find it hard to believe that he is
forgiven.’” People around special as they’ve known him his
him are shocked. whole life: ‘son of mary, son of a
carpenter etc.’ “He was greatly
surprised because the people did not
have faith.”
CHAPTER 1
1.6 = The healing of Jairus’ 1.8 = The feeding of the 5,000
1.4 = Jesus’ baptism and daughter Crowd follow Jesus and he
temptation Jairus asks Jesus to heal his preaches to them. “He has
Heavens tear apart when he daughter. Big crowd, people compassion for them, because
is baptised, trinity present. ask why Jairus is bothering they were like sheep without a
“You are my Son, the Jesus. “Do not fear, only shepherd.” It gets late and the
Beloved; with you I am well believe.” Jesus says ‘Talitha crowd needs to be fed. Five
pleased.” Sent to a desert for cum’ and the girl wakes up loaves and two fish. All 5,000
40 days and nights. and walks around. people are full.
,2.1 = The conversation at Caesarea 2.3 = Jesus’ passion prediction 2.5 = Bartimaeus
Philippi Before entering Jerusalem, tells Jericho, large crowd, blind man.
Asks disciples who people think he is. them that he will suffer. “They will Calls Jesus the ‘Son of David’.
Then asks who the disciples think he condemn him to death and then “Your faith has made you well.” Not
is. Peter says: “You are the Messiah.” hand him over to the Gentiles… but blind anymore.
Passion prediction - tells them that he three days later he will rise to life.”
will suffer.
CHAPTER 2
2.4 = The request of James
and John 2.6 = The entry into
James and John ask to be at Jerusalem
Jesus’ left and right side in Sends disciples to get a
2.2 = The transfiguration of Jesus the Kingdom of God. Jesus colt. People spread cloaks
Inner circle on a mountain. White tells them that they must and leafy branches on the
clothes. Elijah and Moses talking to serve others in order to rule ground. “Hosanna! God
Jesus. God (cloud) says: “This is my over others. “If one of you bless the coming kingdom
own dear son - listen to him!” wants to be great, he must of King David, our father!”
Messianic Secret. be the servant of the rest.” Servant King.
, 3.1 = The Last Supper 3.3 = The trial before the Jewish 3.5 = The crucifixion and
Celebrates Passover with disciples. authorities burial
“I tell you that one of you will People saying false testimonies. Held at Journey, simon of cyrene etc.
betray me - one who is eating with night and in the high priest’s house. “Are Drink of myrrh - doesn’t drink
me.” This is my body/blood. you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed it. Being mocked by everyone.
Eucharist. God?... I am.” “My God, my God, why have
you forsaken me?” “This man
was really the Son of God!”
Buried by Joseph of
Arimathea.
CHAPTER 3
3.2 = Jesus in Gethsemane
Jesus takes inner circle to 3.4 = The trial before Pilate 3.6 = The empty tomb
Gethsemane. Prays for God to get rid Jewish authorities take him to Mary Magdalene, Mary the
of his suffering: “Take this cup of Pilate. “Are you the King of the mother of James and Salome
suffering away from me. Yet not what Jews?” Jesus doesn’t say anything brought spices to anoint Jesus’
I want, but what you want.” Disciples to save himself - Pilate is amazed. body. An angel: “He is not here
fall asleep. Is betrayed and taken Barabbas, crowd orders to crucify - he has raised!”
away. him.
