gospel of mark test Flashcards
what is the sign of marks gospel
lion
who is the author of the gospel of mark
john mark
what were Marks sources
paul and peter
what was john marks background
jewish christian
when was the gospel of mark written
70 AD
who us the audience of marks gospel
suffering gentile christians who were suffering persecution
where are the 3 possible places where the suffering audience of Marks gospel lived
Palestine
Syria
Rome
what happened in rome
neros persecution
why would mark have written the gospel for christians in syria and Palestine
to bolster suffering Christians during the First Jewish Revolt against rome
where does the Gospel of mark begin
at Jesus’ baptism
what did the author of marks gospel draw on
oral tradition (Peters own testimony) , written collections of the parables, miracle stories and other sayings of Jesus, and an outline of jesus’ passion story
what is the Theme of marks gospel
repentance (forgiveness) the kingdom of God is near, remain faithful to jesus because he died and rised for us. give hope + encouragement
how many times was son of man mentioned in the gospel of mark
14x’s
what is the messianic secret
jesus is god
who knows the messianic secret
reader, Jesus, Devil
did the apostles know who jesus was
no
what launched jesus ministry
his baptism and 40 day retreat
what was John the Baptists appearance
camel skin, beard, ate bugs
describe the baptism of Jesus according to the gospel of john
jordan river. baptized by his cousin John the baptist. announcement from god only he could hear
a dove came
what was the announcement that God made to Jesus at his baptism
you are my beloved son ; with you I am well pleased
what happens at the end of Marks prologue
Jesus’ symbolic 40 day retreat in the desert (tested by Satan)
Why would Jesus be called the new Israel
Israelites had 40 years in the desert and jesus had days
jesus thought in a different way
how did the people react to jesus’ teachings
spellbound because he taught with authority, not like the scribes
spellbound
on the edge of seat, amazed
what does authoritative teacher mean
right to command, official power, reliable information, has respect of others, experience
who were jesus’ first apostles
Simon (peter), Andrew
James, John (sons of Zebedee)
fishermen
who was Levi
- tax collector for rome
- son of alphaeus
what was different about jesus disciples and other disciples
jesus picked his disciples
what were the 5 conficts/ controversies
a paralytic man carried by his 4 friends, call of Levi and jesus
