1. Mark’s Gospel
Answering questions!

2. How to answer the questions:
2 mark Reason Evidence
3 mark explain/retell Reason Evidence, Reason
3 mark opinion 1 side of the argument only with Reason Evidence, Reason Evidence
4 mark Reason Evidence, Reason Evidence
6 mark retell 6 points of information/detail
6 mark evaluation Agree: Reason Evidence, Reason Evidence
Disagree: Reason Evidence, Reason Evidence
Own opinion: Reason Evidence,

3. 2 mark questions
Explain briefly why some people think that Mark’s Gospel was written in Rome.
How might the story of Jesus calming the storm help Christians facing persecution?
Explain briefly how the woman with a haemorrhage showed faith in Jesus.
Explain briefly why the notice ‘The King of the Jews’ was put on Jesus’ cross.
Name two of the fishermen Jesus called to follow him.
Explain what is meant by the term ‘gospel’.
Why might the man with leprosy have been surprised at Jesus’ response to his request for healing?
Why was Jesus criticised when he ate with Levi?
Explain briefly the importance of each of the following in the story of Jesus’ baptism:
Dove
The voice from heaven

4. 3 mark questions
Explain why the feeding of the 5000 is an important miracle in Mark’s Gospel
Explain why Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man
Explain why Mark’s Gospel was ‘good news’ for first century Christians.
Explain what Christians might learn about discipleship from Mark’s account of the call of the first disciples.
Blind Bartimaeus called Jesus ‘Son of David.’ Explain why this is important
Explain why the call of Levi is important in understanding Jesus’ attitude to others
Explain why the story of the Transfiguration is important for Christians.
Describe what Jesus saw and heard when he was baptised by John in the River Jordan.
Give an account of what happened in the story of the widow at the treasury according to Mark
What did Jesus teach about the cost of being a disciple?
Outline the mocking of Jesus by the Roman soldiers.
How might Jesus’ concern for others influence the ways in which Christians treat other people?

5. 3 mark opinion questions
‘Jesus did not need to be baptised.’
‘Jesus’ teaching that the Jews should ‘pay to the Emperor (Caesar) what belongs to the Emperor and pay to God what belongs to God’ is not important for Christians today.’
‘The Jewish leaders were right to see Jesus as nothing but a trouble-maker.’
Jesus insulted the Greek (Syro-Phoenician) woman when he talked about not throwing bread to the dogs.’
‘Mark’s account of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus does not give Christians much hope.’
‘For Christians, discrimination is the greatest evil in the world today.’
‘It was a waste of money for the woman to anoint Jesus’ head at Bethany.’
‘When he sentenced Jesus to death, Pilate was just being a coward.’

6. 4 mark questions
‘Peter said, ‘You are the Christ (Messiah)’.’ Explain why the conversation at Caesarea Philippi is an important event in Mark’s Gospel.
Explain why Jesus healed the man with leprosy.
Give an account of the healing of the man with the paralysed (withered) hand
Give an account of what the women saw and heard when they arrived at the tomb of Jesus early on the Sunday morning (on the first day of the week).
Explain what Jesus was teaching when he told the paralysed man to pick up his mat (pallet) and walk.
Describe the incident in the Temple Court.
Outline the story of the calming of the storm.

7. 6 mark evaluative questions
‘Jesus could not rely on his disciples.’
‘Without Mark’s Gospel persecuted Christians would have lost their faith.’
‘Living as a follower of Jesus is very difficult today.’
‘Mark’s Gospel proves that Jesus is the Messiah (Christ).’
‘The crucifixion of Jesus is more important for Christians than the resurrection.’
‘The Kingdom of God will never come.’
‘Disciples of Jesus must be prepared to sacrifice everything.’
‘Mark’s account of Jesus in Gethsemane shows that Jesus did not want to die.’
‘Son of God’ is the best title for Jesus.’
‘Mark’s Gospel shows that Jesus came only for sinners and outcasts.’
‘It is harder for Christians to resist temptation than it was for Jesus.’
‘Jesus should have allowed everyone to call him Christ (Messiah).’
‘Without the resurrection of Jesus, there would be no Christianity.’
‘The miracle stories prove that Jesus was the Son of God.’
‘Christians can learn more from today’s religious leaders than from Jesus.’
‘Jesus called himself the Son of Man just to keep himself out of trouble.’
‘The death of Jesus is the most important event recorded in Mark’s Gospel.’
‘In his Gospel, Mark suggests that Jesus was always certain about what God wanted him to do.’
‘Using the title ‘Messiah’ for Jesus has no meaning for Christians today.’
‘Peter did not understand the ministry of Jesus.’
‘According to Mark’s Gospel, Jesus was a good man – nothing more and nothing less.’
Mark’s Gospel is not relevant for Christians today.’
‘Teaching in parables was the best way for Jesus to get his message across.’
‘Christian discipleship is only about helping others.’
‘The Kingdom of God must be in the future. There is no sign of it at the present.’
“They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” (Mark 16 verse 8). ‘It is unlikely that these words are the original ending of Mark’s Gospel.’
‘The twelve disciples make good role models for 21st century Christians.’

8. 6 mark detail questions
Give Mark’s account of what Jesus said and did during the Last Supper
Give an account of the Transfiguration as written in Mark’s Gospel.
Explain reasons why Mark’s Gospel was needed.
Explain what Christians can learn from Mark’s account of the trial of Jesus before Pilate.
Describe sources that Mark used in writing his Gospel.
Give an account of the conversation in Mark’s Gospel which included Jesus’ teaching on the Greatest Commandments.
Give an account of the Parable of the Sower and the explanation given by Jesus.
Explain what Jesus taught about wealth in Mark’s Gospel.
Explain what believers can learn about discipleship from Jesus’ teaching in Mark’s Gospel
Explain why the title ‘Son of Man’ was important for Jesus.
Give an account of the feeding of the as written in Mark’s Gospel.
Give an account of the conversation that Jesus had with his disciples on the way to Caesarea Philippi
Explain what Mark’s account of the healing of the paralysed man shows about Jesus.
Retell the Parable of the Sower.
Explain the importance of the conversation at Caesarea Philippi for Jesus and for his disciples.
Explain how the actions and teaching of Jesus help Christians to understand the nature of the Kingdom of God.