NT331-03 | Our Daily Bread University

Mark was one of the twelve apostles.

True
False

According to historical tradition, whose teachings did Mark adapt in order to compose the gospel?

John
Peter
James

Mark assisted Paul on his first missionary journey, but left him to return to Jerusalem.

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False

According to the lesson, which of the following are legitimate evidence that Mark was probably writing his gospel especially to the Christians at Rome? Mark each correct answer.

He mentions details of the Roman soldiers.
Early writers indicate that he was in Rome, ministering alongside of Peter.
He mentions several names of people from the church in Rome.
In his gospel, Mark shows that he felt a need to explain Palestinian customs and Aramaic expressions.
Mark uses more Latin words than any other gospel.

Who was Rufus, mentioned in the gospel of Mark?

He was the son of the man who helped Jesus carry the cross, and he was probably a member of the church in Rome.
He was the son of Joseph of Aramethea, who buried Jesus in the tomb, and he was probably a member of the church in Rome.
He was the father of Barnabas, Mark's cousin, and he was probably a member of the church in Rome.

When was the Gospel of Mark probably written?

Probably after the Jerusalem Council (AD 58) and before the death of Peter (70 AD).
Probably after Peter was killed (64 AD) and probably before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Probably after the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 and before Peter was killed (74 AD).

Which of the following best expresses the purpose of the Gospel of Mark?

To encourage the Christians who were being persecuted by the Jews in Jerusalem.
To encourage the Christians who were suffering in Rome around the time of Nero.
To defend Christianity before the unbelieving Gentiles in Greece.
To defend Christianity before the unbelieving Jews in Jerusalem.

In general, the Jews viewed Jesus as a false prophet who should be killed.

True
False

According to the lesson, why did Jesus not speak clearly from the beginning about his role as the Messiah?

In His human form, He was not yet conscious of His role as the Messiah.
He wanted people to discover His identity on their own.
He knew that as more people flocked to Him, it would hinder Him from fulfilling His plan.

Where did Jesus concentrate His early ministry?

in Jerusalem
in Capernaum and Galilee
in Nazareth and the surrounding villages

Jesus’ family were the first people to understand that He was the Messiah.

True
False

According to the lesson, what is the centerpiece of the Gospel of Mark?

Peter's recognition that Jesus was the Christ.
The death of John the Baptist.
The transfiguration.

What kind of leadership did Jesus especially encourage? Mark the best answer as taught in the lesson.

leading as a holy model
leading as a servant
leading as an authoritative teacher

According to the lesson, Jesus actually sought opposition with the Jewish authorities.

True
False

According to the lesson, what was the worst part of the suffering of Jesus?

He experienced the wrath of God the Father, with the sin of the world on Him.
He experienced the wrath of the Jewish authorities, His own people that He came to save.
He experienced the physical punishment on the part of the Roman authorities.

Why does the lesson hold the view that Mark 16 ends with verse 8? Select the best answer.

The other verses that are sometimes included were adopted by the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican Council many centuries later.
Most scholars agree that the contents of the other verses could not be inspired, because they teach doctrines that contradict the rest of Scripture.
Most scholars believe the chapter ends with verse eight, because the oldest and most important manuscripts do not include anything more.

According to the lesson, what ending phrase may have led scribes to add a new portion to the original text of the Gospel of Mark?

…and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
…the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.
But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Which of the following phrases best describes the life of the Jews during the last centuries before Christ?

They lived in exile but were treated well and lived comfortably.
Most lived outside Israel, but those living within Israel suffered persecution and foreign dominion.
Most lived comfortably within Israel, but others were persecuted living outside Israel.

Which of these are phrases used in the lesson to describe the major themes of the Gospel of Mark? Mark each correct answer.

The Suffering Servant
The Conquering King
The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Prophecies
The Merciful Healer
The Son of God

What response did Mark want to produce in the readers of his gospel? Select the best answer, as taught in the lesson.

He wanted them to know that their suffering was a sign that they were true disciples of Christ.
He wanted them to make an effort to be holy, just as Jesus was holy.
He wanted them to show mercy and compassion to others, just as Jesus had done.
He wanted them to take more initiative in dominating the social and cultural environment, as followers of Jesus the true King.

What was Jesus’ greatest victory over His enemies, according to the lesson?

He defeated the arguments of the Jewish enemies.
He cast out demons.
He conquered death.

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