mark Flashcards
author of mark
Mark is a Christian who came out of a Jewish
background
where was the gospel written
Rome or syria
narrative framework
geographical crucifiction reflection
symbol of the gospel
the wigned lion
What is Jesus’ basic message about the Kingdom of God? What is his relationship to this message?
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?
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. and can influence others
How did Jesus differ from other teachers in relationship to his students?
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
parable in mark
parable of the sower
when the seed was planted the word of God was spread and the birds were satan but the seeds planted in the soil are people and it will grow their faith
what do Jesus miracles reveal
his identity as gods son
What is the messianic secret?
he so-called messianic secret is jesus asking even his own disciples to keep quiet about his true identity
Why does Jesus call Peter “Satan” in Mark 8:31-33?
bc even his closest disciples are tempting him to walk the wrong path
Jesus fav title of himself
son of man bc it shows he’s like us
Describe some qualities of the human Jesus as portrayed by the Evangelist Mark.
didn’t hide emotions, angry and frustrated sometimes compassionate loving sympathetic
How did Peter misunderstand Jesus’ prediction that he must suffer and die?
Peter didn’t understand at all was that the Kingdom of God 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?
gods ways are not our ways, Jesus was sent to save and suffered to save us
What lesson can a disciple of Christ learn from Bartimaeus?
Bartimaeus had complete faith that Jesus would have pity on him and cure his blindness. Jesus said your faith has saved you
Name two things Jesus did upon arriving in Jerusalem that angered Jewish leaders.
claimed to be the king and drove money chargers
paschal mystery
Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection
things Jesus did and taught that angered the religious leaders of his day.
exorcisms, forgave sin, healed on the Sabbath, claimed to have authority
who caused Jesus death
sinners
why did Jesus die
to show his love for us
What does Jesus’ anointing at Bethany signify?
prefigured the anointing of the body of Jesus after his death
What does Jesus do at the Last Supper?
esus celebrates a Passover meal with his Apostles and institutes the Eucharist
meaning of the naked young man who ran away in the Garden of Gethsemane.
it’s likely that Mark included the incident to emphasize, once again, that Jesus had been entirely abandoned
Jesus was accused of
blasphemy
Did Pilate find Jesus guilty?
Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent, he handed him over for crucifixion
Barabbas
a killer convicted in a civil disturbance who was released by Pilate
why does Mark ends his Gospel the way he does.
trying to draw his audience into the narrative
When was the Gospel of Mark written?
between AD 64-70.
why was the gospel written
encourage Jesus’ disciples to follow in the Lord’s path of suffering
for the sake of the kingdom
who betrays jesus
judas
how is Jesus betrayed at the end
judas betrays him soldiers make fun of him and people judge him
main message
Jesus’ followers must be prepared to suffer as Jesus did before they reap eternal rewards
passion narratives
oldest stories about Jesus
first 13 chapters were
ntrofuction to passion narratives
marks argent audience
Gentile christians who were suffering persecution for their beliefs.
people thought the Messiah was supposed to be a
military leader
secret of Mark’s Gospel revealed Jesus as…
Suffering Servant prophsized by Isiah centuries before.
was mark an og apostle
no
source
oral tradition
mark was written
to show Jesus as the suffering servant
theme
readers need to remain faithful to Jesus, the Lord, who himself suffered and died for them and for us.
mark wrote for the
latin speaking world
