Gospel of Mark

Who is believed to have written the Gospel of Mark?

• John Mark

• Matthew

• Luke

• Paul

What specific question does the Gospel of Mark address?

• Whether or not Jesus was the Jewish Messiah

• How to build a temple

• Why the Romans ruled Israel

• How to pray

What actually happened to Jesus instead of overthrowing the Romans?

• He was killed by them

• He became king

• He left Israel

• He built a temple

What interesting pattern happens many times in Mark’s account?

• Jesus tells people to keep quiet about who he is

• Jesus builds a temple

• Jesus travels to Rome

• Jesus writes letters

What is the opening line of the Gospel of Mark?

• "The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God."

• "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

• "Blessed are the meek."

• "Jesus wept."

How does the Gospel of Mark help readers understand Jesus’ role as the Messiah?

• By presenting stories and God’s announcement, and addressing expectations and misunderstandings

• By describing the laws of Moses

• By telling stories about other prophets

• By focusing on the Roman Empire

What did Jesus say the Son of Man came to do?

• To be served

• To become a king

• To serve and give his life as a ransom for many

• To rule over nations

What was Jesus’ response to Peter when Peter rebuked him?

• "Thank you, Peter."

• "Get behind me, Satan!"

• "You are right."

• "Let’s talk later."

What is Jesus given as a cruel joke?

• A golden scepter

• A purple robe and a crown

• A silver coin

• A throne

What do the women find when they go to visit Jesus’ tomb?

• Jesus is there

• The tomb is empty

• The tomb is locked

• There are guards