Mark Gospel Flashcards
What is Mark’s first story?
Jesus’ baptism
Mark’s gospel has 3 acts- what are they?
1- Galilee
2- on the way
3- Jerusalem
How is it different from the other 3 gospels?
Because Mark shares little of his opinion then jumps right into the story.
Who was Mark writing for?
Gentiles- non-Jews
Was Mark’s gospel long or short
The shortest gospel
When was Mark written?
65-70 AD
Who were some of his sources?
Peter and Paul
Jesus as the Son of man- stories
The request of James and John
Peter’s declaration at Caesarea Philippi
The transfiguration
The paralyzed man
Jesus as the son of God- stories
Mark’s opening
Jesus’ baptism
The transfiguration
The roman’s decleration
Stories that show Jesus’ relationship with outcasts
Jesus calls Levi
The healing of the paralyzed man
The healing of the Leper
The healing of the bleeding woman
Who were the Scribes
‘doctors of the law’ knew all the scripture by heart and would write copies
Who were the Sadducees?
religious leaders who were in charge of the temple
Who were the Pharisees?
The religious leaders who made sure that all were following the laws of the Torah
What was life like for Christians in Rome?
-Had to practice their religion in secret
-Were persecuted for not being Pagan
-Accused of being Cannibals
-Blamed for things that went wrong (Fire…)
-Punished brutally
Punishment for Christians in Rome
Being burned alive or feed to lions
