WorksheetsNew Testament Overview - Mark
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
30
39
42
Select the best definition for the word "Gospel."
The story of God
The first two books of the New Testament
The story of the 12 apostles of Jesus
The story of Jesus' life
Who were the apostles?
Prophets in the New Testament
Early followers of Jesus
Modern followers of Jesus
People who hated Jesus
Throughout the Bible, what is shown as the purpose of humans?
Celebrate the earth and all creatures
Rule the earth in the love and power of God
Fight evil and try to be good
Study the Bible and spend one's whole life on it
Who were the three main characters that Matthew compared Jesus to?
David, Moses, and God
Malachi, Nahum, and Jesse
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
God, the Holy Spirit, and Adam
What is not a way Jesus was like Moses?
They both came out of Egypt
Moses was in the wilderness for 40 years, Jesus was in the wilderness for 40 days
Both of them came from a mountain and told people about God's law
Moses was baptized with water, Jesus was baptized with fire
What was the Sermon on the Mount?
Lessons about the history of Jesus' family
Instructions on how to resist the Romans
Lessons about how to live in God's kingdom
Instructions on how to pray in the wilderness
When Jesus sent out the 12 disciples to teach in different cities, what did he tell them to expect?
Safety and danger
Love and hatred
Sadness and repentance
Acceptance and rejection
Why did the Pharisees think Jesus was not the Messiah?
He was born in Bethlehem
His father was not a king
He was not a victorious warrior
He was too young
What did Jesus ride to Jerusalem on?
A donkey
A black horse
A llama
A grey horse
What was the Passover meal?
A celebration of the Jews rebuilding Solomon's temple
A time to drink and party
A celebration of the Jews escaping Egypt
A time to rest and relax
Who were the Sanhedrin?
A gathering of Roman soldiers
A smaller group inside the Pharisees
A collection of Jesus-followers
A council of Jewish leaders
Why did Matthew include extra Old Testament verses when he talked about Jesus' death?
To show he was smart and qualified
To make the story seem more interesting
To show Jesus was not a failure
To cover up holes in the story
What was not part of the Great Commission?
Make disciples of all nations
Resist the devil
Jesus will always be with his followers
Baptize disciples
What was Mark's full name?
Simon Marcus
John Mark
Markus Matthew
It was only Mark
Who was the first person to appear in the book of Mark?
Jesus
King Herod
Mary
John the Baptist
In the book of Mark, what did Peter think the Messiah was?
A shepherd of people
A quiet wise man
A victorious king
A prophet and priest
When Jesus went on the mountain with three disciples, who appeared on the mountain with them?
God and the Holy Spirit
Moses and Elijah
Abraham and David
Elijah and Elisha
What animal appears in the Passover?
Dove
Lion
Lamb
Goat
At the end of Mark, what did the women do when they found an angel in Jesus' tomb?
They told everyone
They asked the angel a lot of questions
They ran away and stayed quiet
They shouted and threw things at the angel
Extra Credit: What historical character would you want to have dinner with?
