Gospel of Mark - Chapter 1

Front

What name was given to the message that John the Baptist preached?

Back

The baptism of repentance.

Answer explanation

Mark 1:4 - John [the] Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Front

According to the prophecy in Mark 1:3, what was used to personify John the Baptist? Options: The voice, The wilderness, The straight path, A voice of one crying out in the desert

Back

A voice of one crying out in the desert

Answer explanation

Mark 1:3 - A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’”

Front

What was the purpose of John the Baptist's coming? Options: He was to open the eyes of the people to understand salvation., He was to save the people from their sins., He was to prepare the way for the Lord., He was to open the eyes of the people about sin and baptism.

Back

He was to prepare the way for the Lord.

Answer explanation

Mark 1:3 - A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’”

Front

John preached concerning a man who would not baptize with water; what would he baptize with? Options: Grace and truth, Anointing oil, The Holy Spirit, Power

Back

The Holy Spirit

Answer explanation

Mark1:7-8 - 7 And this is what he proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. 8 [e]I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit.”

Front

In which river was Jesus baptized? Options: River Jordan, The Euphrates, River Niger, River Nile

Back

River Jordan

Answer explanation

Mark1:9 - It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.

Front

What name was given to the message Jesus preached?

Back

The gospel of the kingdom of God.

Answer explanation

Mark 1: 14,15 - 14 After John had been arrested,[h] Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: 15 “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Front

How many disciples did Jesus call from around the sea of Galilee? Options: 5 disciples, 4 disciples, 3 disciples, 2 disciples

Back

4 disciples

Answer explanation

Mark 1:16-20 - 16 As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. 17 Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 18 Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. 19 He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. 20 Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.

Front

Where exactly were James and John at the time Jesus called them?

Back

They were in their boat.

Answer explanation

Mark 1:19 - 19 He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets.

Front

What exactly were James and John doing at the time Jesus called them to follow Him?

Back

They were mending their net.

Answer explanation

Mark 1:19 - 19 He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets.

Front

Who was with James and John at the time Jesus called them?

Back

Their father and the hired servants.

Answer explanation

Mark 1:20 - 20 Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.