Mark Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

As it is written in the ______

prophets

The voice of one crying in the ______

wilderness

What did John preach?

baptism of repentance for remission of sins.

Where did the people come from to be baptized by John?

Judea and Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

What river did John baptize the people in?

Jordan Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about John's appearance?

camels hair and a girdle of skin Signup and view all the answers

What did John's diet consist of?

locusts and wild honey Signup and view all the answers

John baptized with water, what would the one who was to come baptize with?

Holy Ghost Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus living?

Nazareth of Galilee Signup and view all the answers

What did the voice from heaven say?

This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. Signup and view all the answers

Who directed Jesus to go to the wilderness immediately after His baptism?

the Spirit Signup and view all the answers

How long was Jesus in the wilderness?

forty days Signup and view all the answers

What happened while Jesus was in the wilderness?

he was tempted by Satan Signup and view all the answers

What happened just before Jesus began to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God?

John the Baptist was put into prison. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say? The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;......

repent ye and believe the gospel. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus find Simon and Andrew?

by the sea of Galilee Signup and view all the answers

What was Simon and Andrew's occupation?

fisherman Signup and view all the answers

Come after me and I will make you....

fishers of men Signup and view all the answers

How did Simon and Andrew respond when Jesus asked them to follow him?

straightway they forsook their nets Signup and view all the answers

Who were the third and fourth disciples called in the book of Mark?

James and John Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the father of James and John?

Zebedee Signup and view all the answers

How did James and John respond when Jesus asked them to follow him?

and straightway they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants and followed him. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 1 of Mark, what was the name of the town where the synagogue was located where Jesus taught?

Capernaum Signup and view all the answers

What day did Jesus teach in the synagogue?

Sabbath day Signup and view all the answers

How did the people in the synagogue respond to Jesus' teaching?

astonished at his doctrine Signup and view all the answers

Why were the people astonished at the way Jesus taught in the synagogue on that Sabbath day in Capernaum?

he taught them as one that had authority and not as the scribes Signup and view all the answers

Who cried out while Jesus was teaching in the synagogue?

a man with an unclean spirit Signup and view all the answers

What question did the man with the unclean spirit ask Jesus?

art thou come to destroy us Signup and view all the answers

What did the unclean spirit say specifically to Jesus?

I know who thou art, the Holy One of God Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say to the unclean spirit?

Hold thy peace and come out of him Signup and view all the answers

What did the people in the synagogue say when they saw the incident between Jesus and the man with the unclean spirit?

for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits and they obey him. Signup and view all the answers

What happened as a result of this incident?

his fame spread abroad throughout the region of Galilee Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus go after leaving the synagogue in Capernaum?

to Peter's house Signup and view all the answers

Who else went with Jesus to Simon's home?

Simon, Andrew, James, John Signup and view all the answers

What did they find upon arrival at Simon's home?

Simon's mother-in-law lay sick of a fever Signup and view all the answers

And He came and took her by the....

hand and lifted her up. Signup and view all the answers

How quickly was Simon's mother-in-law healed?

immediately the fever left her Signup and view all the answers

What did Simon's mother-in-law do right after she was healed?

she ministered unto them Signup and view all the answers

What happened at sunset at Simon's home?

they brought unto Him all that were diseased and them that were possessed with devils Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus go early in the morning?

he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed Signup and view all the answers

Let us go into the next towns that I may preach there also.

for therefore came I forth Signup and view all the answers

What did the leper say to Jesus?

If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean Signup and view all the answers

And Jesus moved with....

compassion Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say to the leper?

I will; be thou clean Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell the leper NOT to do?

see thou say anything to any man Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell the leper that he SHOULD do?

show thyself to the priest and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded for a testimony Signup and view all the answers

What did the leper do instead?

he began to publish it much and to blaze abroad the matter Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the leper's failure to follow Jesus' instructions?

Jesus could no more enter into the city, but was without in desert places Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

John the Baptist

Prophesied voice in the wilderness prepares the way for Jesus.
Preached a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Baptized people from Judea and Jerusalem in the Jordan River.
Unique appearance characterized by clothing made of camel's hair and a leather belt.
Consumed a diet of locusts and wild honey.

Jesus' Baptism

Jesus resided in Nazareth of Galilee.
Upon baptism, heavens opened, and the Spirit descended like a dove.
Divine voice proclaimed Jesus as His beloved Son, expressing His pleasure.
The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness right after His baptism for a period of forty days.
During the wilderness stay, Jesus faced temptations by Satan.

Beginning of Jesus' Ministry

John the Baptist was imprisoned before Jesus began preaching the gospel of God's kingdom.
Jesus urged people to repent and believe in the gospel as the time was fulfilled.
Simon (Peter) and Andrew found by the Sea of Galilee were fishermen.
Jesus called them to become "fishers of men," leading to their immediate departure from their nets.

Calling of the Disciples

James and John, sons of Zebedee, were the third and fourth disciples called by Jesus.
They also immediately left their father Zebedee and followed Jesus.

Jesus' Teachings in Capernaum

Jesus taught in the synagogue of Capernaum on the Sabbath.
His teaching astonished the people due to His authority, contrasting with traditional scribes.
A man possessed by an unclean spirit interrupted, recognizing Jesus as "the Holy One of God."
Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to be silent and come out of the man, demonstrating His authority.

Healing and Fame

Following the incident, Jesus’ fame spread throughout Galilee.
After leaving the synagogue, Jesus visited Simon's house, finding Simon's mother-in-law ill with a fever.
He healed her by lifting her up, and she immediately began to serve them.

Miracles and Early Ministry

At sunset, many brought their sick and demon-possessed to Jesus.
The next morning, Jesus withdrew to a solitary place to pray.
He expressed a mission to preach in other towns, indicating a purpose for His ministry.

Healing of the Leper

A leper approached Jesus, expressing faith that He could heal him if willing.
Moved with compassion, Jesus declared His willingness and healed the leper, instructing him to inform the priest and offer sacrifices as per Moses’ law.
The leper publicized his healing widely, leading Jesus to remain outside the city in desert areas due to the influx of people seeking Him.

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