Synoptic Gospels Bible Study Lesson 2 Questions
1.Who is considered the author of Mark? What relationship did he have with Jesus? What relationship did he have with the apostles? In a paragraph tell some of the things you know about Mark.
2.Read Acts 10:34-43. Many Bible scholars feel this is the basis design of the book of Mark and that Mark expounded on the sermons (teachings) of Peter. Out line the book of Mark and compare it to this sermon in Acts.
3.Mark contains no genealogy or account of Christ's birth. What do some of the commentaries say about this fact?
4.What do you consider is the theme and theme verse of Mark? Why?
5.What is the significance of the phrase "son of man"?
6.Explain Mark 10:45 in relationship to the three time Jesus told His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem. (Mark 8: 31, 9;31, and 10::33)
7.Read Mark 2:1-12. What do you consider the purpose of this story and why?
8.How does Isaiah 53 relate to the theme of the book of Mark?
9.Read Mark 12:1-12. What is your interpretation of this parable?
10.How much of Mark is contained in the other Gospels? In your research approximately how much of Mark is focused on Jesus' miracles and how much on His last week before His crucifixion?
If taking the course for credit, please submit your response for review to: crcking@knology.net
Once reviewed, an acknowledgment will be returned to the student with comments when needed.