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Who wrote the Gospel of Mark?
Mark
Who is the messenger that will prepare the way of the Lord?
John the Baptist
What two prophets that speak of the messenger are quoted in Mark 1:2-3?
Malachi and Isaiah
What kind of baptism did John preach?
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From what land and what city did the people come to be baptized by John the Baptist?
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What body of water did John use for baptism?
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What did John wear in the wilderness?
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What delicious foods did John eat in the wilderness?
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Who is the person whose sandal strap John is not worthy to stoop down and loosen?
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With what did John baptize?
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With what did Jesus baptize?
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From where did Jesus travel to be baptized by John?
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What action does the Spirit take after Jesus is baptized?
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What does the voice from heaven say after Jesus is baptized?
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Who drove Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan?
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How many days is Jesus tempted by Satan in the wilderness?
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What happened to Jesus while he was in the wilderness?
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Who can and ministered unto Jesus following His temptation?
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After Jesus' temptation, what happened to John?
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After John was put into prison, to what area did Jesus go?
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To whom did Jesus say, 'Come after Me, and I will make you fishers of men'?
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What two brothers did Jesus see casting a net into the Sea of Galilee?
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By what sea was Jesus walking when He saw two brothers casting out a net?
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After finding Simon and Andrew, what two men did Jesus find by the Sea of Galilee?
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What were James and John doing when Jesus found them?
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After Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John, where did they all go?
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When Jesus arrived in Capernaum after calling Simon, Andrew, James, and John by the sea, on what day did He enter the synagogue?
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What kind of man did Jesus find in the synagogue in Capernaum?
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How did the people of Capernaum respond to Jesus driving out the unclean spirit from the man in their synagogue?
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From what type of sickness did Simon's mother-in-law suffer?
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What did Jesus do to heal Simon's mother-in-law?
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At what time of day or night did Jesus do much of the healing while in Capernaum?
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After Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law and others the same evening, what time did He get up the next day?
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Where did Jesus go the day after he healed Simon's mother-in-law and what did He do there?
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What did Jesus do in the synagogues throughout all Galilee?
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Who came to Jesus in Galilee and said to Him, 'If you are willing, You can make me clean.'?
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When Jesus arrived in Capernaum after calling Simon, Andrew, James, and John by the sea, on what day did He enter the synagogue?
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After healing the leper, what did Jesus tell him not to do?
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How soon after Jesus touched the leper was the man's leprosy healed?
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Study Notes
Gospel of Mark Chapter 1 Overview
- Written by John Mark, associated with the Apostle Peter.
- Introduces John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus.
John the Baptist
- Proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
- Credited as the messenger preparing the way for the Lord, prophesied by Malachi and Isaiah.
- Dressed in camel's hair with a leather belt; lived in the wilderness.
- Survived on locusts and wild honey.
Jesus' Baptism
- Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, coming from Nazareth in Galilee.
- The Holy Spirit descends upon Him like a dove post-baptism.
- A voice from heaven announces Jesus as God's beloved Son.
Temptation of Jesus
- After baptism, Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Spirit.
- Endures temptation by Satan for 40 days.
- Following His temptation, angels minister to Him.
John the Baptist's Imprisonment
- John is imprisoned after Jesus’ temptation, prompting Jesus' ministry in Galilee.
Calling of the Disciples
- Jesus calls Simon (Peter) and Andrew to follow Him, promising to make them "fishers of men."
- Also calls James and John, who are mending nets by the Sea of Galilee.
- They all go to Capernaum, where Jesus begins teaching.
Miracles in Capernaum
- Enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, encounters a man with an unclean spirit, and casts it out, astonishing the crowd.
- He heals Simon's mother-in-law, who had a fever, by lifting her up.
- Performs healings throughout the evening, drawing many to Him after sunset.
Jesus' Early Mornings
- After healing, rises early to pray in a solitary place.
- Engages in preaching and casting out demons across Galilee.
Healing the Leper
- A leper approaches Jesus, expressing faith in His ability to heal.
- Jesus instructs him to keep the healing private but the leper spreads the news immediately.
Key Themes
- Jesus' identity as the Son of God is established.
- The significance of repentance and baptism is highlighted through John’s ministry.
- Jesus’ authority over demons and illness is demonstrated through His actions and teachings.
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