Lesson 12 Flashcards
The Synoptic Gospels didn’t explicitly tell the reader who Jesus was, so how were they supposed to figure it out?
Through seeing His acts and hearing His voice
In Jesus’ day, how was the Messiah expected to come?
As a conquering warrior
What chapter of the Bible speaks of the Messiah as the suffering servant of God?
Isaiah 53
How was Jesus’ true identity revealed?
Not by miracles, but by the cross and the resurrection
Who are the most obedient beings in Mark’s Gospel?
The demons
In the ancient world, why were people perceived to suffer sickness?
Because they were sinful
The parable of the sower described why there was a need to have a Messianic Secret. Why was this?
Not everyone’s heart was ready to receive the Word of God
In Mark’s Gospel, following Christ is what sort of path?
A painful one
After Mark chapter 8, why did people no longer think that Jesus was the Messiah?
Because of His suffering
What must you do to become a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Completely abandon yourself
What must the Gospels and the entire OT always be read in light of?
Calvary
