Marks Gospel Flashcards
Who is widely believed to have written Mark’s Gospel?
John Mark- scribe
Peter- actual author
What are three key points that prove John Mark wrote Mark’s Gospel:
He was the interpreter of Peter
Peter’s life was explored in great detail
John Mark’s cousin was Barnabus, who was St Paul’s number 2
When was Mark’s Gospel written?
Somewhere between AD 60-75
What is the Chiastic Structure:
The structure that Mark’s Gospel follows
What are the five sections of the Chiastic structure?
The Wilderness Galilee The Way Jerusalem Tomb
Who was Mark’s Gospel written for?
Gentiles (Non-Jews)
Give two reasons why you think the gospel of Mark was written for Gentiles?
It explains Jewish customs and words in great detail
There is only one quote taken from the Old Testament
What is the main point or message of Mark’s Gospel?
That Jesus is the Son of God.
What is a disciple?
A disciple is a student
What are two passages in Mark’s Gospel where discipleship is shown?
Mark 1: 16-22
Mark 2: 1-5
What are two traits required by a disciple of Jesus?
Loyalty, Faith
What does the word Gospel mean?
Good news
What is the meaning of the parable of the mustard seed?
The Kingdom of God, just like a mustard seed, starts off small but ends up big and Gentiles come and join it.
