Marks Gospel Introduction

Question 1

Why did Mark write his gospel?

Answer 1

So that people would know who Jesus was and what he did

Question 2

Marks Gospel Reliable:

Answer 2

Peters Interpreter
Wrote down accurately
Peter adapted his instruction to practical needs
He wasn’t wrong in writing in memory
Mark would have had contacts with the early Christian community

Question 3

Marks Gospel not reliable:

Answer 3

He wasn’t a hearer or follower of the Lord
Didn’t write in order
Might mislead

Question 4

Why wasn’t their a need for a gospel in the early days of the church?

Answer 4

There were still many eyewitnesses of Jesus still alive

Question 5

What were eyewitnesses able to do in the early days of the church?

Answer 5

Keep his memory alive
Pass on the stories and teachings
Correct inaccuracies
Prevent false beliefs

Question 6

In the Baptism and Temptation, what does the voice confirm?

Answer 6

Confirms the identity of Jesus as Gods beloved son

Question 7

In the Baptsim, what was johns baptism a sign of?

Answer 7

Repentance for sin but didn’t forgive sin like the Sacrament of Baptism

Question 8

What was the baptism the start and sign of?

Answer 8

It marks the beginning of the proclamation of Gods kingdom and was a sign of Jesus authority

Question 9

In the temptation, what do the wild animals and the angles represent?

Answer 9

The wild animals show the power of evil and the Angels represent gods support

Question 10

What did Jesus triumph over temptations show?

Answer 10

Self disciple and power of satan

Question 11

What were the first words spoken by God in the transfiguration similar too?

Answer 11

They were similar to those at the baptism

Question 12

In the transfiguration what was the cloud an ancient symbol of?

Answer 12

A symbol of Gods present

Question 13

What did Moses and Elijah and the tents represent in the Transfiguration?

Answer 13

Moses and Elijah represented the Jewish law and the tents represented the arc of the covenant rested within

Question 14

What was the meaning of the transfiguration for Jesus ?

Answer 14

It pointed to the path his ministry would take him

Question 15

What was the meaning of the Transfiguration for the disciples?

Answer 15

It taught them about his glory

Question 16

What is the meaning of the Transfiguration for Christians today?

Answer 16

It shows how suffering and glory can go hand in hand

Question 17

What was the significance of the baptism for Jesus?

Answer 17

Turning point in his life
He became a public highly controversial
Confirmation that Jesus was the son of God
Messiah, proclaim the good news of gods kingdom

Question 18

What was the significance and the meaning of baptism for Christians?

Answer 18

The significance is that it indicates Jesus glory and he has a unique relationship with God. The meaning is to remember the temptation in Lent and give up things to increase self discipline and devotion to God. It can be important during persecution.

Question 19

What was the significance of Caesarea Philipi for Jesus?

Answer 19

It was a Turing point in his ministry
Ever since that moment he pointed to his inevitable death
Passing through Galilee, he didn’t want anyone to know he was there so he could teach the disciples

Question 20

What was the significance of Caesarea Philipi for the disciples?

Answer 20

It started a period of teachings about Jesus death and suffering

Question 21

Why is the Caesarea Philipi important for Christians?

Answer 21

Jesus said that the son of man must suffer, not would suffer. They understand this to meant that his suffering and death were part of gods purpose
First century Christians who were facing persecution were encouraged to think that their sufferings also had purpose

Question 22

What did the shelters in the transfiguration mean?

Answer 22

Peter might have just suggested this to show respect and mark wanted his readers to remember the sacred tents used for prayer during the wilderness wandering so