Mark's Gospel F4

Question 1

Name all of the disciples who were fishermen

Answer 1

• Peter
• James
• John
• Andrew

Question 2

What did John the baptist wear?

Answer 2

• camel hair tunic

- leather belt

Question 3

In which river was Jesus baptised?

Answer 3

River Jordan

Question 4

What did the voice from heaven say at Jesus’ baptism?

Answer 4

“You are my dear Son, I am pleased with you”

Question 5

How long was Jesus tempted in the desert?

Answer 5

40 days

Question 6

Who tempted Jesus in the desert?

Answer 6

Satan

Question 7

What do the miracles of Jesus say about his identity?

Answer 7

• proves he is the Son of God
• he is presented as a Saviour
• shows that as a Son of Man, he has the power to forgive sins and heal

Question 8

How was Jesus’ attitude different from that of the Pharisees?

Answer 8

• he broke Jewish law
• wasn’t the political leader they expected
• took an interest in all people, not just Jews

Question 9

How do Jesus’ miracles cause conflict?

Answer 9

• jews believed only God could forgive sins
• jews believed gentiles were not chosen people
• Jesus healed on the day of the Sabbath

Question 10

Where did the Transfiguration take place?

Answer 10

At the top of a high mountain

Question 11

Name one way in which Jesus’ appearance changed at the Transfiguration

Answer 11

His clothes were dazzling white

Question 12

Which Old Testament figures talked with Jesus?

Answer 12

• Moses

- Elijah

Question 13

What did Peter want to build at the Transfiguration

Answer 13

Three tents

Question 14

Name the disciples who were present at the Transfiguration

Answer 14

• James

- John

Question 15

Why is the baptism of Jesus such an important part of the gospel story?

Answer 15

• Jesus is recognised as God’s son
• shows Jesus identifying with mankind
• sign that Jesus was about to start his ministry
• he was filled with God’s Holy Spirit

Question 16

Whose mother-in-law did Jesus heal?

Answer 16

Peter’s

Question 17

Name the synagogue official whose daughter was sick

Answer 17

Jairus

Question 18

Who brought the paralysed man to Jesus?

Answer 18

His friends

Question 19

What did the Syro-Phoenician woman beg Jesus to do?

Answer 19

To drive the demon from out of her daughter

Question 20

Name a miracle that happened on the Sabbath

Answer 20

Man with a paralysed hand

Question 21

What can Christians learn from healing stories?

Answer 21

• encourage faith
• prove Jesus is Son of God
• caring for the sick takes priority over Sabbath rituals

Question 22

Why was the Sabbath an important day for Jews?

Answer 22

• they were strict in sticking to the Law of Moses
• keeping the Sabbath holy showed special thanks to God for creating the world
• it was part of Jewish tradition

Question 23

Why were some people marginalised in the time of Jesus?

Answer 23

• some worked for the Romans
• women did not have the same rights as men
• those with diseases were thought to be contagious
• outcasts/sinners were seen as unclean

Question 24

What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?

Answer 24

Colt

Question 25

Name the things placed on the ground by the crowd on the entry to Jerusalem

Answer 25

• cloaks
• branches
• palms

Question 26

What words of praise did the crowd shout?

Answer 26

Hosanna

Question 27

Where did Jesus go when he entered Jerusalem?

Answer 27

Temple

Question 28

Why was the entry into Jerusalem an important event in Jesus’ life?

Answer 28

• it was confirming he was the Messiah
• confirmed he was a humble servant
• he fulfilled Zechariah’s prophecy

Question 29

Why did Jesus perform healing miracles?

Answer 29

• to show compassion for the sick

- opportunity to meet physical and spiritual needs of the person

Question 30

Name three things which happened when Jesus was baptised

Answer 30

• heavens opened
• spirit came down as a dove
• God spoke

Question 31

Why was it important for Jesus to be baptised?

Answer 31

• marked beginning of Jesus’ mission
• it was Jesus dedicating himself to God
• Jesus was showing approval to the act of baptism

Question 32

Why did Jesus use the title Son of Man?

Answer 32

• wanted to show himself as being an ordinary man
• it was a title to hide the Messianic secret
• he used it to explain his death and ministry

Question 33

How are Christians influenced by Jesus’ attitude towards the sick?

Answer 33

• Jesus was compassionate (feeding the 5000)
• he wanted to improve the quality of people’s life (the leper)
• Christians follow his example by choosing careers like nursing

Question 34

What food did Jesus feed the 5000?

Answer 34

• loaves

- fish

Question 35

How many baskets were filled with leftovers?

Answer 35

12

Question 36

What was Jesus doing when the storm started? (calming of the storm)

Answer 36

Sleeping

Question 37

What words did Jesus use to calm the storm?

Answer 37

• “Be quiet”

- “Be still”

Question 38

What did the disciples learn about Jesus from his miracles?

Answer 38

• he was compassionate
• showed no prejudice
• didn’t perform miracles to bring glory upon himself
• he had special powers

Question 39

Why did Jesus often come into conflict with the Jewish religious leaders?

Answer 39

• he challenged the Pharisees understanding of the Sabbath
• he broke Jewish law
• disagreements over the interpretation of the law

Question 40

Name the places where the seeds fell in the Parable of the Sower

Answer 40

• the path
• rocky places
• thorns
• good soil

Question 41

Explain how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus

Answer 41

• he fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah in the Old Testament
• encouraged people to be baptised and repent
• he baptised Jesus in the River Jordan which helped prepare him for the beginning of his ministry