Review Questions Mark 4-8

What are the three general divisions of Mark 4, 5? What are the three divisions we made of Mark 4:33-5:43? What is a parable?

What is significant about the four types of soil? Wayside Stony Thorny Good

What is noteworthy about the term “outside” (4:11)? Is there a relationship between the “kingdom” and being “forgiven?” What is the fundamental purpose in listening to the word of God? What does the parable of the sower serve as in the understanding of all parables? What do you think is the fundamental problem of being “stony ground” (4:17)?

Why is “thorny” ground unfruitful? Name some Biblical examples of “thorny soil.” What three things does “good ground” do? Name some Biblical examples of “good ground.”

Mark 4:26-32 While the parable of the sower reflects on the nature of listeners, what does the parable in 4:26-29 emphasize? What is directly tied to the growth of the kingdom? What does “sickle” (4:29) likely represent in the context? How did Jesus picture the kingdom? What is the main thought behind the parable of the mustard seed? Cite supporting verses.

Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:40, 41 In the storm, the disciples went from fearing what was outside the boat, to what? 40 But He said to them, "Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?" 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, "Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!"

Mark 5:1-20 What are some strange peculiarities of the demon-possessed man? What was the demon’s name and why is that significant? How does this relate to the power of Jesus? How complete was the demon-possessed man healed? What are some lessons we can learn from the people mentioned in this text?

Mark 5:21-34 What are some of the marks pertaining to the quality of the miracles described in the scriptures? Why did Jesus ask, “Who touched Me?” Name two things that this woman likely learned from Jesus’ open question.

Mark 5:35, 36 How complete does Jesus do His work? What bad news did Jairus hear as he walked with Jesus? Was this a trouble to Jesus? What was Jairus told by Jesus? Can we also expect troubling news while we walk with Jesus? What should we do about it? Is there any comfort given by Jesus for us today? How complete does Jesus do His work?

Why were the people of Nazareth offended at Jesus (6:1-4)? What made Jesus marvel (6:6)? Why is this significant? Is there any wisdom in sending the disciples out in pairs rather than alone?

Mark 6:14-29 Which Herod killed John, and who did he believe Jesus was? What was John’s rebuke toward Herod? Why did Herodias hate John? What dangers exist in holding grudges?

Mark 6:14-29 Question 31 “The bloodthirsty hate the __________, But the __________ seek his well-being” (Prov. 29:10, NKJV). What did Herodias need her daughter to do to carry out her plan? When you think of Philip, Herod, and Herodias, is there a lesson that can be learned regarding whom you marry? What lesson is there in this episode regarding the friends we keep company with? blameless upright

Why was Jesus moved with compassion? Mark 6:30-44 Why was Jesus moved with compassion? What was the substance of the Lord’s teaching? How many did the Lord feed on this occasion? What are some lessons which we can glean from the miracle?

What are some miracles associated with the scene described in Mark 6:45-52? Why did the disciples not understand about the loaves (6:52)?

Mark 7:1-23 Why did the Pharisees find fault with Jesus? What tradition did Jesus and His disciples break? What danger exists in supplementing human will and laws to God’s law? What defiles a man?

Name some great qualities about the Syro-Phoenician woman (Mk. 7:24-30) How long did the four thousand people continue with Jesus? What testimony is this to their faith?

Mark 8:11-21 What reaction did the Lord have to the Pharisees when they sought a sign? What does it signify? Why would Jesus not provide a sign? What is the leaven of the Pharisees that Jesus warned against? Is it sinful to identify the names of individuals and groups who teach error today? Why? What was the underlying problem the disciples had? How real of a problem is this today?

What did the blind man first see (8:24)? What does it mean to believe and confess that Jesus is the Christ (8:29)? Why did Peter rebuke Jesus? Why was Peter reprimanded by the Jesus?

What three things does Jesus counsel those who seek to be disciples (8:34)? What is the paradox in serving Christ? What is the value of the soul understood to be? What two things are warned against being ashamed of (8:38)?