The Gospel of Mark Flashcards

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Overview of the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the actions and teachings of Jesus, emphasizing His miraculous works and authority.

Mark 1

Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist, commencing His ministry.
He preaches the gospel, calls His first disciples, casts out evil spirits, heals the sick, and cleanses a leper.

Mark 2

Key miracle of forgiveness of sins demonstrated by healing a paralyzed man.
Jesus associates with tax collectors and sinners, asserting His authority as Lord of the Sabbath.

Mark 3

Jesus heals on the Sabbath, raising questions about religious laws.
He chooses the Twelve Apostles and warns about blaspheming the Holy Spirit, redefining family as believers.

Mark 4

Jesus teaches through parables: sowing seeds, light under bushels, and mustard seed growth.
He demonstrates authority over nature by calming a storm.

Mark 5

Jesus exorcises a legion of demons from a man, sending them into swine.
A woman is healed through faith by merely touching His garment, and He raises Jairus's daughter.

Mark 6

Jesus commissions the Twelve Apostles to spread His message.
John the Baptist is executed by Herod, and Jesus performs miracles, including feeding the five thousand and walking on water.

Mark 7

Jesus criticizes Pharisees for their traditional practices that disregard God's commandments.
He heals a demon-possessed girl and restores hearing and speech to a deaf-mute.

Mark 8

Jesus performs the miracle of feeding the four thousand, signaling His compassion.
He warns against the "leaven of the Pharisees," indicating the dangers of false teachings.
Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah, highlighting the recognition of His identity.

Mark 9

The transfiguration reveals Jesus' divine glory to Peter, James, and John.
He casts out an unclean spirit, teaches about His future death and resurrection, emphasizes humility, and warns against causing others to sin.

Mark 10

Jesus teaches on the sanctity of marriage and blesses children, reflecting His love for the innocent.
He converses with a rich young man about eternal life, foretells His death, and heals a blind man named Bartimæus.

Mark 11

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy as crowds celebrate Him.
He curses a barren fig tree and clears the temple, asserting His authority.

Mark 12

The parable of the wicked husbandmen illustrates the rejection of God's messengers.
Jesus addresses issues about taxes, the resurrection, the greatest commandments, and highlights the widow’s contribution as an example of faith.

Mark 13

Jesus predicts future tribulations and the signs of His Second Coming.
He warns of false messiahs and emphasizes vigilance, using the fig tree as a metaphor for awareness of the times.

Mark 14

Jesus is anointed at Bethany, foreshadowing His impending death.
He celebrates the Passover, institutes the sacrament, and suffers in Gethsemane before being betrayed by Judas.

Mark 15

Pontius Pilate condemns Jesus to death, leading to His crucifixion between two thieves.
Jesus dies, fulfilling the prophecies, and His body is laid in Joseph of Arimathæa's tomb.

Mark 16

The resurrection of Christ is proclaimed, as He first appears to Mary Magdalene.
Jesus commissions the Apostles to preach the gospel, promising miraculous signs for believers, and ascends into heaven.

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Test your knowledge of the key events and teachings in the Gospel of Mark with these flashcards. Each card highlights significant moments from Jesus' ministry, including His baptism, healing activities, and interactions with sinners. Perfect for students and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of this biblical text.

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Questions and Answers

What significant event occurs in Mark 1?

Which of the following is NOT an event that takes place in Mark 2?

What does Jesus heal in Mark 3?

In Mark 4, Jesus stills the tempest.

What miracle does Jesus perform in Mark 5?

What happens in Mark 6?

What does Jesus reproves the Pharisees for in Mark 7?

Which event is described in Mark 9?

In Mark 10, Jesus teaches the higher law of ______.

What significant act does Jesus perform in Mark 11?

What does Jesus discuss in Mark 12?

In Mark 13, Jesus predicts the Second Coming.

What occasion is described in Mark 14?

In Mark 15, Pilate decrees the ______ of Jesus.

What happens in Mark 16?