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The Gospel of Mark
Identify the author of the Gospel of Mark. correct answer With certainty, we can say that
Mark is a Christian who came out of a Jewish background Where was the Gospel of Mark
written? correct answer The gospel was written in Rome or Syria What is the basic narrative
framework of Mark's Gospel? correct answer Mark gives a geographical framework for
presenting the gospel that includes Jesus' baptism his preaching and performing miracles in
Galilee his journey to Jerusalem and his preaching, rejection, and Crucifixion there What is
the symbol for the Gospel of Mark? correct answerThe winged lion What is Jesus' basic
message about the Kingdom of God? What is his relationship to this message? correct
answer Jesus announced that the kingdom was at hand, that people should repent, and the
time he was God's agent in establishing the kingdom What does it mean to be a person who
speaks with authority? correct answer A person with authority speaks with the right to
command, has official power, is the source of reliable information, and has the ability to gain
the respect of others. A person with authority can also influence people, and has knowledge,
skill, or experience worthy of respect How did Jesus differ from other teachers in
relationship to his students? correct answer Jesus was different from other teachers of his
day in that he went out, sought, and gathered his own students or disciples. This was
contrary to the custom of the day. Typically, disciples sought out a learned and spiritual
teacher Interpret the meaning of one of the parables in Mark 4. correct answer Answers will
vary Name and explain the basic elements of the typical miracle story in Mark's Gospel.
correct answer An introduction presents the setting and situation. Jesus is witness to a
display of faith. Next, Jesus responds to the problem. The result of the miracle follows. Most
miracles conclude with a reaction to the miracle What do Jesus' miracles reveal about his
identity? correct answer The miracles of Jesus reveal his identity as God's Son What is the
messianic secret? correct answer The so-called messianic secret is Mark's description of
Jesus asking even his own disciples to keep quiet about his true identity Why does Jesus call
Peter "Satan" in Mark 8:31-33? correct answer When Jesus calls Peter "Satan" he makes it
very clear that even his closest disciples are tempting him to walk the wrong path What was
Jesus' favorite title for himself? What does it mean? correct answer Jesus may have
preferred "Son of Man" over other titles because he could shape its own meaning. He may
well have used "Son of Man" to emphasize his claim to be human like us, but also his
supernatural identity as one sent by God Describe some qualities of the human Jesus as
portrayed by the Evangelist Mark. correct answer Mark presents the most vivid portrait of
Jesus as a human being. In this Gospel, we can see that Jesus did not hide his emotions. He
is occasionally angry and frustrated. Mark also depicts Jesus as deeply
compassionate—lovingly embracing children and responding sympathetically to the father of
the epileptic boy How did Peter misunderstand Jesus' prediction that he must suffer and die?
correct answer Peter knew that Jesus was the Messiah and apparently assumed that this
messiah would triumphantly overcome all of his enemies to establish his kingdom. What
Peter didn't understand at all was that the Kingdom of God that Jesus talked about was not
an earthly kingdom. It was through God's plan that Jesus came to redeem sinners through
his suffering and death How are we to understand believing in a Messiah who suffered?
correct answerChristians learn that God's ways are not our ways. We learn that the Messiah
was sent to serve, not to dominate. He died in order to guarantee our life. Eventually,
however, in God's time, this suffering Messiah will return as a glorious and triumphant king
What lesson can a disciple of Christ learn from Bartimaeus? correct answer Bartimaeus had
complete faith that Jesus would have pity on him and cure his blindness. Jesus did heal
Bartimaeus, telling him, "Go your way your faith has saved you." The story of Bartimaeus
reminds us that Jesus longs to respond to our faith in him Name two things Jesus did upon
arriving in Jerusalem that angered Jewish leaders. correct answer Jesus drove the
money-changers from the Temple. He also won verbal battles with his Jewish opponents
over issues like his authority to teach, the payment of taxes to Caesar, and more What is the
meaning of the term Paschal Mystery? correct answer The Paschal Mystery refers to Jesus'
Passion, Death, and Resurrection List and discuss some things Jesus did and taught that
angered the religious leaders of his day. correct answer Jesus performed exorcisms,
forgave sin, healed on the Sabbath, claimed to teach with authority, disregarded cleanliness
The Gospel of Mark
Identify the author of the Gospel of Mark. correct answer With certainty, we can say that
Mark is a Christian who came out of a Jewish background Where was the Gospel of Mark
written? correct answer The gospel was written in Rome or Syria What is the basic narrative
framework of Mark's Gospel? correct answer Mark gives a geographical framework for
presenting the gospel that includes Jesus' baptism his preaching and performing miracles in
Galilee his journey to Jerusalem and his preaching, rejection, and Crucifixion there What is
the symbol for the Gospel of Mark? correct answerThe winged lion What is Jesus' basic
message about the Kingdom of God? What is his relationship to this message? correct
answer Jesus announced that the kingdom was at hand, that people should repent, and the
time he was God's agent in establishing the kingdom What does it mean to be a person who
speaks with authority? correct answer A person with authority speaks with the right to
command, has official power, is the source of reliable information, and has the ability to gain
the respect of others. A person with authority can also influence people, and has knowledge,
skill, or experience worthy of respect How did Jesus differ from other teachers in
relationship to his students? correct answer Jesus was different from other teachers of his
day in that he went out, sought, and gathered his own students or disciples. This was
contrary to the custom of the day. Typically, disciples sought out a learned and spiritual
teacher Interpret the meaning of one of the parables in Mark 4. correct answer Answers will
vary Name and explain the basic elements of the typical miracle story in Mark's Gospel.
correct answer An introduction presents the setting and situation. Jesus is witness to a
display of faith. Next, Jesus responds to the problem. The result of the miracle follows. Most
miracles conclude with a reaction to the miracle What do Jesus' miracles reveal about his
identity? correct answer The miracles of Jesus reveal his identity as God's Son What is the
messianic secret? correct answer The so-called messianic secret is Mark's description of
Jesus asking even his own disciples to keep quiet about his true identity Why does Jesus call
Peter "Satan" in Mark 8:31-33? correct answer When Jesus calls Peter "Satan" he makes it
very clear that even his closest disciples are tempting him to walk the wrong path What was
Jesus' favorite title for himself? What does it mean? correct answer Jesus may have
preferred "Son of Man" over other titles because he could shape its own meaning. He may
well have used "Son of Man" to emphasize his claim to be human like us, but also his
supernatural identity as one sent by God Describe some qualities of the human Jesus as
portrayed by the Evangelist Mark. correct answer Mark presents the most vivid portrait of
Jesus as a human being. In this Gospel, we can see that Jesus did not hide his emotions. He
is occasionally angry and frustrated. Mark also depicts Jesus as deeply
compassionate—lovingly embracing children and responding sympathetically to the father of
the epileptic boy How did Peter misunderstand Jesus' prediction that he must suffer and die?
correct answer Peter knew that Jesus was the Messiah and apparently assumed that this
messiah would triumphantly overcome all of his enemies to establish his kingdom. What
Peter didn't understand at all was that the Kingdom of God that Jesus talked about was not
an earthly kingdom. It was through God's plan that Jesus came to redeem sinners through
his suffering and death How are we to understand believing in a Messiah who suffered?
correct answerChristians learn that God's ways are not our ways. We learn that the Messiah
was sent to serve, not to dominate. He died in order to guarantee our life. Eventually,
however, in God's time, this suffering Messiah will return as a glorious and triumphant king
What lesson can a disciple of Christ learn from Bartimaeus? correct answer Bartimaeus had
complete faith that Jesus would have pity on him and cure his blindness. Jesus did heal
Bartimaeus, telling him, "Go your way your faith has saved you." The story of Bartimaeus
reminds us that Jesus longs to respond to our faith in him Name two things Jesus did upon
arriving in Jerusalem that angered Jewish leaders. correct answer Jesus drove the
money-changers from the Temple. He also won verbal battles with his Jewish opponents
over issues like his authority to teach, the payment of taxes to Caesar, and more What is the
meaning of the term Paschal Mystery? correct answer The Paschal Mystery refers to Jesus'
Passion, Death, and Resurrection List and discuss some things Jesus did and taught that
angered the religious leaders of his day. correct answer Jesus performed exorcisms,
forgave sin, healed on the Sabbath, claimed to teach with authority, disregarded cleanliness
