NTI Exam #2 Questions And Answers
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Do the gospel writers identify themselves as authors? - correct answer-No
How early did the Church father's argue for Markan authorship? - correct answer-The
beginning of the 2nd century (very early)
Who did Mark write under the direction of? - correct answer-Peter
Who is Mark connected to? - correct answer-Peter and Paul
Where is the first time that the gospels are referred to as gospels? - correct answer-
Mark 1:1
Who did Mark write to? - correct answer-Gentile Christians living in Rome
When was the gospel of Mark written? - correct answer-According to Watson 64-67 AD
What is a major theme in Mark? - correct answer-Suffering
What portrait does Mark paint of Jesus? - correct answer-That of the "suffering servant"
What effect does painting Jesus as the suffering servant have? - correct answer-It
becomes apparent that Jesus came to suffer, but ultimately to win
What is Mark's gospel sometimes referred to? - correct answer-A passion narrative with
an extended introduction
What are the two sections of Mark? - correct answer-1) Set in and around Galilee;
Jesus is portrayed as the worker of miracles (1-8)
2) The focus is on Jesus' journey to Jerusalem; Jesus is portrayed as the suffering
servant (9-16)
Which gospel(s) begin(s) with John the Baptist and skips the birth narrative? - correct
answer-Mark and John
Who is John the Baptist described as resembling and what effect does this have on the
Markan narrative? - correct answer-Elijah; Mark's portrait begins with proof that Jesus is
the Christ
Who is in a hurry to get Jesus to the cross? - correct answer-Mark
, What is the beginning portion of Mark marked by? - correct answer-Conflict stories;
Jesus does something, the Pharisees object, and argument ensues, and then Jesus
outsmarts the Pharisees (plot to destroy Jesus occurs in Mark 3:6)
Which gospel possesses the motif of seed parables? - correct answer-Mark
What 3 things did the miracle stories in Mark illustrate about Jesus' authority? - correct
answer-1) Jesus' authority over nature
2) Jesus' authority over demons
3) Jesus' authority over disease and death
Who uses a literary structure that connects two stories together, with the first story
being used to interpret the meaning of the second story? - correct answer-Mark
What is the Markan Intercalation? - correct answer-Mark often used a sandwich
structure (ABA pattern) in which one story is placed in the middle of another
Which gospel possesses the motif of food (bread)? - correct answer-Mark
What is the "hinge" story in Mark and where is it found? - correct answer-Peter's
confession at Caesarea Philippi (8:27-30)
In which gospel is the Messianic Secret found? - correct answer-Mark
Why is the Messianic Secret included in the gospel it is included in? - correct answer-In
Mark's portrait, Jesus' role as Messiah is hidden until he reveals himself at the right time
(climax). Perhaps Mark does not want his audience to mistake Jesus for just another
miracle worker
Mark's two climactic confessions reveal what? - correct answer-Jesus is the Christ and
the Son of God
What does the "Great Reversal" refer to? - correct answer-The one who hid now
confesses/the one who confessed now hides in Mark
What are several signs in Mark that Jesus was not forsaken by God? - correct answer-
1) Centurion confession
2) Veil torn from top to bottom
3) Empty tomb
In which gospel is the ending disputed? - correct answer-Mark
Is the shorter version or longer version of Mark held to be accurate? - correct answer-
Shorter
Which gospel has a heavy emphasis on confessions? - correct answer-Mark
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Do the gospel writers identify themselves as authors? - correct answer-No
How early did the Church father's argue for Markan authorship? - correct answer-The
beginning of the 2nd century (very early)
Who did Mark write under the direction of? - correct answer-Peter
Who is Mark connected to? - correct answer-Peter and Paul
Where is the first time that the gospels are referred to as gospels? - correct answer-
Mark 1:1
Who did Mark write to? - correct answer-Gentile Christians living in Rome
When was the gospel of Mark written? - correct answer-According to Watson 64-67 AD
What is a major theme in Mark? - correct answer-Suffering
What portrait does Mark paint of Jesus? - correct answer-That of the "suffering servant"
What effect does painting Jesus as the suffering servant have? - correct answer-It
becomes apparent that Jesus came to suffer, but ultimately to win
What is Mark's gospel sometimes referred to? - correct answer-A passion narrative with
an extended introduction
What are the two sections of Mark? - correct answer-1) Set in and around Galilee;
Jesus is portrayed as the worker of miracles (1-8)
2) The focus is on Jesus' journey to Jerusalem; Jesus is portrayed as the suffering
servant (9-16)
Which gospel(s) begin(s) with John the Baptist and skips the birth narrative? - correct
answer-Mark and John
Who is John the Baptist described as resembling and what effect does this have on the
Markan narrative? - correct answer-Elijah; Mark's portrait begins with proof that Jesus is
the Christ
Who is in a hurry to get Jesus to the cross? - correct answer-Mark
, What is the beginning portion of Mark marked by? - correct answer-Conflict stories;
Jesus does something, the Pharisees object, and argument ensues, and then Jesus
outsmarts the Pharisees (plot to destroy Jesus occurs in Mark 3:6)
Which gospel possesses the motif of seed parables? - correct answer-Mark
What 3 things did the miracle stories in Mark illustrate about Jesus' authority? - correct
answer-1) Jesus' authority over nature
2) Jesus' authority over demons
3) Jesus' authority over disease and death
Who uses a literary structure that connects two stories together, with the first story
being used to interpret the meaning of the second story? - correct answer-Mark
What is the Markan Intercalation? - correct answer-Mark often used a sandwich
structure (ABA pattern) in which one story is placed in the middle of another
Which gospel possesses the motif of food (bread)? - correct answer-Mark
What is the "hinge" story in Mark and where is it found? - correct answer-Peter's
confession at Caesarea Philippi (8:27-30)
In which gospel is the Messianic Secret found? - correct answer-Mark
Why is the Messianic Secret included in the gospel it is included in? - correct answer-In
Mark's portrait, Jesus' role as Messiah is hidden until he reveals himself at the right time
(climax). Perhaps Mark does not want his audience to mistake Jesus for just another
miracle worker
Mark's two climactic confessions reveal what? - correct answer-Jesus is the Christ and
the Son of God
What does the "Great Reversal" refer to? - correct answer-The one who hid now
confesses/the one who confessed now hides in Mark
What are several signs in Mark that Jesus was not forsaken by God? - correct answer-
1) Centurion confession
2) Veil torn from top to bottom
3) Empty tomb
In which gospel is the ending disputed? - correct answer-Mark
Is the shorter version or longer version of Mark held to be accurate? - correct answer-
Shorter
Which gospel has a heavy emphasis on confessions? - correct answer-Mark
