Unit 7 - Mark post quiz

What are the Gospels primarily about?

• The letters between Paul and the new communities

• The disciples living out what Jesus asked

• The life, ministry, death, resurrection of Jesus

• The travels and missions of Paul

Which event in the life of Jesus is mentioned as occurring in two of The Gospels?

• Baptism & beginning of ministry

• Birth

• Passion, Death, Resurrection

• Presentation at the Temple

What significant event is noted to have a "Huge gap in time!" in the timeline of Jesus' life as present in the Gospels?

• Between Jesus' birth and baptism

• Between Jesus' baptism and his first miracle

• Between Jesus' resurrection and ascension

• Between Jesus' teachings and his death

Which books of the Bible are known as the Synoptic Gospels?

• Matthew, Mark, John

• Mark, Luke, John

• Matthew, Mark, Luke

• Luke, John, Acts

Why are the Synoptic Gospels considered different from each other?

• They were written in different languages

• They were written by the same person

• They focus on different aspects of who Jesus is

• They all contain different stories

How many of the Synoptic Gospels contain birth stories of Jesus?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

What is a common element in all of the Synoptic Gospels?

• Parables told by Jesus

• Stories of the crucifixion/death/resurrection

• Genealogy of Jesus

• The Sermon on the Mount

Which Gospel is described as focusing on the "Suffering Servant"?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

When was the Gospel of Mark first written?

• AD 30-35

• AD 65-70

• AD 80-85

• AD 90-95

How does the Gospel of Mark begin?

• With the birth of Jesus

• With the Sermon on the Mount

• With John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

• With the Last Supper