key words

Question 1

anointing

Answer 1

The Old Testament custom of pouring oil onto kings heads at their coronation came to have Messianic signi cance. Mark saw the anointing of Jesus at Bethany as a sign that he was the Messiah, and it showed that people should do what they can to help others.
‘She has done what she could’

Question 2

authority

Answer 2

Christians believe that the Bible, religious leaders and statements of belief, eg the Apostles Creed should be respected as conveying deep religious truths. Christians believe St. Marks Gospel comes from it dealing with The events of Jesus life, but they accept some vents may be different as it was written 35 yrs later.

Question 3

Baptism

Answer 3

The sacrament through which people become members of the Church. In Marks Gospel, John the Baptist used baptism as a way of washing away sins in readiness for the coming of the Messiah. He also baptised Jesus, though this was not connected with washing away of sin.
This event led to a voice Christians believe was God saying ‘this is my son with whom I am well pleased’

Question 4

Centurion

Answer 4

An important officer in the Roman Army. A centurion was present at Jesus crucixion, and after Jesus death he said ‘this truly was the son of God’

Question 5

christ

Answer 5

The leader promised by God to the Jews. The word literally means Anointed One in Greek; the Hebrew equivalent is Messiah. Christians believe Jesus to be the Christ.
Messiah means ‘anointed one’·
The messiah to be line of David which jesus was.
Also inks to messianic secret

Question 6

commission

Answer 6

The occasion, after the Resurrection, when the risen Jesus told the Eleven to preach the good news to the whole world.
‘Go into the world and preach the Good news… and the ones who believe shall be saved.’

Question 7

cross

Answer 7

A Christian symbol, based on the sacri ce of Jesus at his crucixion. The object on which Jesus was crucified.

Question 8

crucifixion

Answer 8

Roman method of execution by which criminals were nailed to a cross. The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday.
Jesus said ‘God why have you forsaken me’ which suggests he was separated from god.
his crucifixion caused great suffering which is encouraging and comforting to Christians.

Question 9

disciples

Answer 9

Followers of Jesus. This term is often used to refer the first twelve followers of Jesus. Any Christian, of any age, who lives their life according to Gospel values
‘those who lose their life for my sake… will be saved’
shows the cost of discipleship but also that those faithful will be rewarded which is comforting to Christians especially those being persecuted.

Question 10

discrimination

Answer 10

To treat someone or something differently either favouring or denying something, eg not allowing lepers to be part of the community in Marks Gospel. But God cares for the outcasts and wants others to do the same they should do we they can like the women who anointed Jesus in Bethany

Question 11

Elijah

Answer 11

An Old Testament prophet. It was believed that he would come to help good people in trouble and return to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Was present at the transfiguration of Jesus. ‘and to them appeared Elijah and Moses who were talking to Jesus’

Question 12

faith

Answer 12

Belief and trust in someone, eg Jesus
many miracles such as the healing of the woman with the haemorrhage were performed through faith
‘if I but touch his clothes I shall be made well.’
shows her faith in Jesus and her acknowledgement of his authority
However her faith waivers when Jesus asked who touched him

Question 13

Gethsemane

Answer 13

Garden outside Jerusalem where Jesus prayed before his arrest and execution.
‘Abba, Father! You can do all things. Don’t make me drink from this cup. But do what you want, not what I want.’
inspires Christians facing persecution - if Jesus can face it so can I

Question 14

Golgotha

Answer 14

Literally Skull Hill; it is the place where Jesus was crucified.

Question 15

Gospel

Answer 15

Literally Good News, there are four Gospels telling of the life and work of Jesus.

Question 16

Haemorrhage

Answer 16

Severe loss of blood
miracles such as the healing of the woman with the haemorrhage were performed through faith
‘if I but touch his clothes I shall be made well.’
shows her faith in Jesus and her acknowledgement of his authority
However her faith waivers when Jesus asked who touched him

Question 17

healing

Question 18

Holy Spirit

Answer 18

The third person of the Holy Trinity who descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism. Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is present and inspires them.
‘The Spirit came down on him like a dove’

Question 19

Jesus

Answer 19

1st century Jewish teacher and holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God

Question 20

Justice

Answer 20

Ensuring that all are treated fairly and their rights are upheld.

Question 21

Kingdom of God

Answer 21

Wherever God is honoured as king and his authority accepted. Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God both on earth and in heaven. The rule of God.
Taught about in the parable of the mustard seed, sower etc

Question 22

Last supper

Answer 22

The final meal that Jesus ate with his disciples, on the evening before his execution. It was based on the Jewish Passover and is the basis of Holy Communion today.
This wine is my blood, which will be poured out for many to begin the new agreement from God to his people.’
shows how jesus death saved humans

Question 23

leprosy

Answer 23

A disease of the skin. Those who had leprosy were treated as outcasts. A man with leprosy asked Jesus “if you are willing, you can make me clean” and said “I am willing” and cured him.
Jesus told him not to tell anyone and to offer his cleansing as a sacrifice to the Ten Commandments.

Question 24

materialist

Answer 24

Used to describe someone who has a great interest in possessions, money and wealth.
“it is easier for a camel to pass through the head of a needle than a rich man go to heaven”.

Question 25

ministry

Answer 25

This term is used to refer to Jesus work of teaching and healing as recorded in the gospels

Question 26

miracle

Answer 26

An event that lies beyond normal human knowledge and understanding. It is an unexplained event with religious significance.
i.e bartiaeus, Jairus’ daughter, healing paralysed man

Question 27

mission

Answer 27

Being sent out to complete a task, eg the disciples were sent out to preach the gospel.

Question 28

outcasts

Answer 28

Those who were rejected by others in society, eg lepers, and not given fair treatment.

Question 29

parables

Answer 29

Stories told by Jesus that have spiritual meanings. such as the parable of the sower

Question 30

passion predictions

Answer 30

Jesus references on a number of occasions to his imminent suffering and death. He often ended these predictions with a reference to his future glory.
“The Son of Man will be handed over to the control of other men, who will kill him. After three days, he will rise from death.”
Hints at Jesus resurrection, but also shows how Jesus knows he will die but he accepts it because he knows it is God’s will which shows his commitment and influences Christians today

Question 31

persecution

Answer 31

To be treated badly, eg arrested, tortured, killed, denied rights as a result of ones beliefs.
Jesus Crucifixion:
comforting to those persecuted as it shows Jesus suffered too.
‘My God why have you forsaken me’

Question 32

person of Jesus

Answer 32

The identity of Jesus, eg Christians believe he was the Messiah.
‘You are the Messiah’ Peter Caesarea Phillipi

Question 33

Peter

Answer 33

The leading Apostle. Peter was the rock on which Jesus based the Church and was the first Pope.
He was an important disciple because he was the first person to say that Jesus was the messiah other than God and demons. ‘You are the Messiah’ It also reveals the messianic secret.

Question 34

Pharisees

Answer 34

Devout Jewish religious leaders whose lives centred around the keeping of the Jewish law. They came into conflict with Jesus many times on matters relating to the law.
For example, Jesus and the Paralysed man who he told ‘your sins are forgiven’, which the Pharisees would have seen as blasphemy because they believed only God could do such acts

Question 35

prejudice

Answer 35

Unfairly judging someone before the facts are known. Holding biased opinions about an individual or group. E.g the Outcasts such as the man with leprosy
‘Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him’ unusual at tie because touching lepers would have been considered making u spiritually unclean, but this didn’t matter to Jesus as the Man’s needs were greater.

Question 36

the Resurrection

Answer 36

When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity, which proves Jesus is Son of God. The angel told the women who came to the tomb ‘he has been raised’

Question 37

satan

Answer 37

The evil force that tempts people, also known as the Devil.
For example the temptation of Jesus where the Spirit sent Jesus out in the desert, where he was being tempted by the devil for 40 days! Wild animals and angels attended him.

Question 38

Son of David

Answer 38

A title used about Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy that the Messiah would be a descendant of King David. Has messianic undertones. ‘
Used by Bartimaeus the Blind Man who was sat by the roadside. ‘So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, please help me!”’

Question 39

Son of God

Answer 39

A title used for Jesus. Christians believe that before his birth as a human being, Jesus had always existed as God the Son. Also used by the centurion after Jesus’ death. Means a Righteous Man
‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’

Question 40

Son of Man

Answer 40

A title used by Jesus of himself. In the Old Testament, the title was used of a heavenly being from God. Jesus used the title to stress that he was more than simply a human being and that he came with authority from God. Jesus also linked the title with suffering and service. Shows he came to serve.
‘So the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath’

Question 41

source

Answer 41

A text, statement, person, etc that supplies information.
-Mark got many information from Peter.
-Eye Witnesses, like women standing in the distance.
-Personal experience; mark might have seen temple guards led by Judas.
-Divine inspiration; Mark was directly inspired by God.

Question 42

temple

Answer 42

The most sacred Jewish place of worship. It was in Jerusalem. The Romans destroyed it in AD 70. Mark states that when Jesus died, the Temple curtain was torn in two. a symbol that through his death Jesus had saved human from sin and destroyed the barrier between Humans and God.
‘and the curtain was torn in two from top to bottom’

Question 43

transfiguration

Answer 43

An incident in the New Testament when Jesus was lit up by divine light, through which the divinity of Jesus was revealed (Mark 9 :2- 9).
‘a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”’

Question 44

the twelve

Answer 44

The twelve men chosen by Jesus to help with his ministry by being his disciples