Question on Mark chapter 1

1. In writing his gospel for Gentile readers, how is Mark’s gospel different? Verse 1.

2. Who is the messenger and the voice predicted by the prophets? Verses 2-3.

3. Why is John’s baptism called “the baptism of repentance,” and what was it for? Verse 4.

4. What two things were prerequisites for baptism? Verses 4-5.

5. Tell these things about John from verses 6-8:

A. His clothes?

B. His diet?

C. Who was coming after him?

D. What would the One coming do?

6. Where did Jesus come from, why did He come, and how was it carried out? Who acknowledged Him afterward? Verses 9-11.

7. Where did Jesus go after His baptism, how long did He stay, and why? Verses 12-13.

8. Who preached when John was put in prison and what was His message? Verses 14-15.

9. What four fishing partners were called to be fishers of men and what would imply they left a pretty good business? Verses 16-20.

10. Where did Jesus preach and why were they astonished at His preaching? Verses 21-11.

11. What was Jesus doing that made the wicked spirit in the man come out? Verse 23-24.

12. Do you think Jesus wanted the testimony of evil spirits or wanted to appear friendly to them? Verses 25-26.

13. What spread Jesus’ fame and what questions were asked? Verses 27-28.

14. Whose house did Jesus enter into and who was ill in the house? How effective was Jesus’ treatment? Verses 29-31.

15. Can you think of any reason they would wait until after sunset to bring people to Jesus? Verses 32-33.

16. What were “divers” diseases? Verse 34.

17. What could have caused Jesus to “swell with vanity” and how did He react to such a temptation? Verses 35-36.

18. What was Jesus’ reaction to the unbounded admiration and popularity with the people? Verses 37-38.

19. Where did Jesus do the most preaching on the Sabbath days and what miracle may have been the most surprising? Verse 29.

20. Do you think it was necessary for Jesus to touch the leper? If not, can you think of the reason that He did? Verses 40-41.

21. How great a miracle was it when Jesus healed the leper? Verse 42.

22. What did Jesus tell the former leper to do and why? Verses 43-44.

23. Can you think of a reason that Jesus would not want publicity? Verse 45.