St Mark's Gospel- Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the importance of the Baptism?
- It was the 1st declaration by God that Jesus was his Son.
- It was the 1st manifestation of the Holy Trinity.
- It marked the end of his life as a carpenter and the beginning of his Ministry.
- Set and example for Christians to follow. Baptism was seen as a sacrament which Christians believe frees you from original sin making you a member of God’s family (the Church)
Tell the story of the Baptism and the Temptation of Jesus.
Not long afterwards Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptised by John in the Jordan. As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw haven’t opening and the spirit coming down on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven,”you are my dear son. I am pleased with you. “
At once the spirit made him go into to the desert, where he stayed 40 days, being tempted by Satan. Wild animals was there also, but angels came and helped him.
What does sacrament mean?
An outward form of inward grace
What was the significance of the temptation?
Jesus was tempted for 40 days symbolic of the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness.
It was a form of testing him and preparing him for his ministry.
The wild animals symbolise demons tempting him not to follow God’s plan for his life.
Angels were God’s messengers who were there to strengthen and help him.
What is the significance of the temptation for Christians today?
The event is commemorated by lent before Easter. Christians try to resist temptation and follow Jesus’ example by giving up something they like. If they find it difficult they can turn to God in prayer.
Tell the story of the transfiguration.
Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John,and let them up a high mountain, where they were alone. As they looked on, it change came over Jesus, and his clothes became shining light – whiter than anyone could in the world could wash them. Then the three disciples saw Elijah and Moses talking with Jesus. Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, “Teacher, how good it is that we are here! We will make three tents,one for you one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He and the others were so frightened that he did not know what to say. Then a cloud appeared and cover them with its shadow and a voice came from the cloud, “This is my own dear son – Listen to him! “They took a quick look around but did not see anyone else; only Jesus was with them.
As they came down the mountain, Jesus ordered them,”Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the son of man has arisen from death. “
What is the significance of the transfiguration?
The disciples realise Jesus’ identity is the son of God as they hear a voice declaring him to be God’s son and it to listen to him.
They see his divinity in his transfigured appearance.
It took place on the mountain, a place closer to God, also recording Moses receiving the 10 commandments on Mount Sinai.
Moses (represents the law)and Elijah (the prophets) appeared to show they approved of Jesus and disappeared as Jesus was in a way their fulfilment and had it in a way replaced them.
The key disciples were present; Peter,
James and John as in Gethsemane
Tell the story of Caesarea Philippi or Peter’s declaration about Jesus.
Then Jesus and his disciples went away to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Tell me, who do people say I am? “
“Some say that you are John the Baptist, “they answered; “Others say that you are Elijah, what others say that you are one of the prophets.”
“What about you? “He ask them. “Who do you say I am? “Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”
Then Jesus ordered them, “Do you not tell anyone about me.”
Then Jesus began to teach his disciples: “the son of man must suffer much and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the law. He will be put to death, but three days later that he will rise to life. “He made this very clear to them. So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But Jesus turned around, looked at his disciples, and rebuked Peter.”Get away from me,Satan, “he said. “Your thoughts don’t come from God but from man!”
