gospel of mark test

Question 1

what is the sign of marks gospel

Answer 1

lion

Question 2

who is the author of the gospel of mark

Answer 2

john mark

Question 3

what were Marks sources

Answer 3

paul and peter

Question 4

what was john marks background

Answer 4

jewish christian

Question 5

when was the gospel of mark written

Answer 5

70 AD

Question 6

who us the audience of marks gospel

Answer 6

suffering gentile christians who were suffering persecution

Question 7

where are the 3 possible places where the suffering audience of Marks gospel lived

Answer 7

Palestine
Syria
Rome

Question 8

what happened in rome

Answer 8

neros persecution

Question 9

why would mark have written the gospel for christians in syria and Palestine

Answer 9

to bolster suffering Christians during the First Jewish Revolt against rome

Question 10

where does the Gospel of mark begin

Answer 10

at Jesus’ baptism

Question 11

what did the author of marks gospel draw on

Answer 11

oral tradition (Peters own testimony) , written collections of the parables, miracle stories and other sayings of Jesus, and an outline of jesus’ passion story

Question 12

what is the Theme of marks gospel

Answer 12

repentance (forgiveness) the kingdom of God is near, remain faithful to jesus because he died and rised for us. give hope + encouragement

Question 13

how many times was son of man mentioned in the gospel of mark

Answer 13

14x’s

Question 14

what is the messianic secret

Answer 14

jesus is god

Question 15

who knows the messianic secret

Answer 15

reader, Jesus, Devil

Question 16

did the apostles know who jesus was

Answer 16

no

Question 17

what launched jesus ministry

Answer 17

his baptism and 40 day retreat

Question 18

what was John the Baptists appearance

Answer 18

camel skin, beard, ate bugs

Question 19

describe the baptism of Jesus according to the gospel of john

Answer 19

jordan river. baptized by his cousin John the baptist. announcement from god only he could hear
a dove came

Question 20

what was the announcement that God made to Jesus at his baptism

Answer 20

you are my beloved son ; with you I am well pleased

Question 21

what happens at the end of Marks prologue

Answer 21

Jesus’ symbolic 40 day retreat in the desert (tested by Satan)

Question 22

Why would Jesus be called the new Israel

Answer 22

Israelites had 40 years in the desert and jesus had days

jesus thought in a different way

Question 23

how did the people react to jesus’ teachings

Answer 23

spellbound because he taught with authority, not like the scribes

Question 24

spellbound

Answer 24

on the edge of seat, amazed

Question 25

what does authoritative teacher mean

Answer 25

right to command, official power, reliable information, has respect of others, experience

Question 26

who were jesus’ first apostles

Answer 26

Simon (peter), Andrew
James, John (sons of Zebedee)
fishermen

Question 27

who was Levi

Answer 27

• tax collector for rome

- son of alphaeus

Question 28

what was different about jesus disciples and other disciples

Answer 28

jesus picked his disciples

Question 29

what were the 5 conficts/ controversies

Answer 29

a paralytic man carried by his 4 friends, call of Levi and jesus