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The Gospels

  1. Lesson One
    Introduction to the Gospels
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    The Gospel According to Matthew
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Gospel According to Mark
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The Gospel According to Luke
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    The Gospel According to John
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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The Gospels The Gospel According to Mark Further Study
Lesson 3, Activity 3

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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. How do we know that Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark?
  2. Who was the original audience of Mark’s gospel?
  3. What was Mark’s purpose for writing his gospel?
  4. How does Mark’s gospel introduce Jesus as the Messiah?
  5. How did Jesus demonstrate his power in Mark’s gospel?
  6. Why was the apostles’ affirmation that Jesus was the Messiah so significant?
  7. How did Jesus suffer during his messianic ministry?
  8. How did Jesus achieve victory through his resurrection?
  9. How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament expectations about the Messiah as a suffering servant?
  10. How did Jesus display that he was the conquering King?

Application Questions

Application questions are intended for group discussions.

  1. What are some specific ways Mark’s gospel can help us endure hardships and persecution?
  2. How should we respond as we read about the miracles of Jesus and his preaching about the kingdom in Mark’s gospel?
  3. Why does Jesus call Christian leaders to be servants of their people?
  4. How can you exhibit servant leadership in your current circumstances and ministry?
  5. What are some specific ways we can respond to Jesus’ call for Christian perseverance and loyalty?
  6. What types of compromises are we permitted to make, given that following Jesus is often difficult?
  7. How should we make use of the power God has given us to suffer and serve?
  8. How do you feel knowing that being a follower of Christ will involve suffering and difficulties in this life?
  9. What can we learn from the various Jewish expectations of the Messiah?
  10. How can we remain hopeful in the victory of Jesus in the midst of suffering and persecution?
  11. What should be our response to doubts that arise about Jesus, since we don’t see him reigning on earth right now?
  12. How should we live in this time when the kingdom is temporarily veiled, growing slowly, and even suffering?
  13. What is the most significant thing you learned in this lesson?