Unit 3 Gospel of Mark

True or False? According to the Gospel of Mark, Judas' motive for his betrayal of Jesus was pride,

False. According to the Gospel of Mark, Judas' motive for his betrayal of Jesus was avarice. (p. 256)

True of False? In retelling the story of how Jesus called his first disciples, Mark mmakes it clear that Jesus taught with authority

True

True or False? While each of the Gospels agree on the basic essential of Jesus' Passion, each has its own way of retelling the events, and Mark's emphasis is to bluntly reveal how everyone abandons Jesus at the end.

True

True or False? All four of the Gospels relate that Pilate knew of Jesus' innocence to the charges brought against him.

True.

True or False? Jesus clearly acknowledges that he is the Messiah before the Sanhedrin, and predicts the Son of Man will return in glory.

True.

True or False? Mark records four types of miracles Jesus perfored: healings, exorcisms, nature iraccles, and a raising from the dead.

True.

True or False? Mark's Gospel has numerous examples of individuals who have mistaken notions of sho Jesus is

True.

True or False? Mark's challenges his readers to accept Jesus as the Messiah who suffers rucifixion before he rises to glory.

True.

True or False? Not all Jewish leaders were opposed to Jesus and some, in fact, were his supporters.

True.

True or False? While Jesus' forty days in the desert suggests a connection to the desert journey of the People of Israel, in contrast he is obedient while Israel was not.

True.

Parable of the lamp

What remains hidden now will become cleear for all to see in the future

True or False? Both the parable of the tenants and the parable of the vineyard portray the Jewish religious leaders in a positive light.

False. Both the parable of the tenants and the parable ofthe vineyard portray the Jewish religious leaders in a negative light.

True or False? Jesus' teaching to the rich man must have encouraged the Apostles becasue they, like their contemporaries, thought wealth was a sign of God's blessing.

False. Jesus teaching to the rich man must have dscouraged the Apostles because they, like their contemporaries, thought wealth was a sign of Gad's blessing.

True or False? Mark was likely the first Gospel, esimated to have been written near AD 90 when Christians separated from the Jewish Religion.

False. Mark Was likely the first Gospel, estimated to have been written before AD 90 when Nero was persecuting Gentile Christians

True or False? Mark's portrait of Jesus givves the clearest poprtrayal of the many emotions of Jesus, including ccompassion and love, but not anger

False. Mark's patrait of Jesus gives the clearest patrayal of the many emotions of Jesus, induding compassion and love, and evenanger. (pp. 243-244)

True or False? James and John, who had previously acknowledged Jesus to be the Messiah, betrayed Jesus.

False. Peter, who had previously acknowledged Jesus to be the Messiah, betrayed Jesus. (p. 260)

True or False? Pontius Pilate convicted Jesus for committing blasphemy, a Roman capital offense, rather than for sedition.

False. Pontius Pilate convicted Jesus for sedition, a Roman capital offense, rather than for blasphemy.

True or False? Pontius Pilate was the Jewish prefect responsible for Jesus' Death, choosing to ignore his conscience.

False. Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect responsible for Jesus' Death, choosing to ignore his conscience.

True or False? The disciples' ability to understand Jesus un ark represents both the local church for whom Mark wrate as well as the Church today.

False. The disaples' inability to underStand Jesus in Mark represents both the local church for whom Mark wrote as well as the Chưch today.

True or False? Mark's audience would have found encouragement in these four parables because they were experiencing a perioood of rapid growth

Fase. Mark's audience woud have found encouragementin these four parables because they, themselves, Were suffering for their new Christian Faith (p. 238)

Explain two insights about Jesus' use of the title Son of Man in the context of the Old Testament.

First, Sonof Man signifies a human being as distinct from God. The te m was usually used to contrast the po Verty and weakness of human beings with Gad's mght and power. Second, Daniel 7:13-14 and the Jewish bocks of Enochand Esdras refer to the Son of Man as a supernatural figure, God's agent Who ill help usher in the fullness of God's Kingdom. He will also Serve as the judge of all humanity. (p. 231)

What's the ccontroveersy to Jesus' Actions? Jesus's table felowship With sinners

Conventional thinking was that if youassociated with simers then you, too, must be a sinner

Triduum

A liturgical celebration of three days' duration. the Church's most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery. It begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, continues through the Good Friday service and the Easter Masses, and concludes with the evening prayer on Easter Sunday. Although it takes place over three days, the Triduum is considered one single liturgy.

messianic secret

A phrase that refers to certain passages in the Gospels where Jesus tells his disciples not to reveal his true identity.

reaction

A response of the miracle from those who witnessed it

display of faith

A sign of faith by those involved

Son of Man

A title Jesus used to refer to himself. It emphasizes both Jesus' humanity and his divinity. Its origins are in Daniel 7:13.

Explain the ways in which the high priest was insensitive to normal legal procedures.

(a) According to Jewish law, authorities were not permitted to hold trials for capital crimes at night or on the eve of a feast day. (b) If witnesses contradicted each other (as in Jesus' trial), they were to receive the penalty the accused would have suffered. (c) A person was not guilty of blasphemy unless he expressly pronounced the divine name (something Jesus had not done).

Explain the two theories as to why Mark's Gospel ends so abruptly.

(a) One theory is because Mark is trying to draw his audience into the narrative. The question for the first followers of Jesus and for you today is whether you will accept the Risen Jesus, who is also the Suffering Servant who demands that you pick up your cross to follow him. (b) A second theory invites readers to substitute themselves for the women at the empty tomb. The women were too frightened to spread the word; consequently, it is up to you, as a reader of Mark's Gospel, to spread the Good News of Jesus' Resurrection. (p. 264)

Mark's Passion narrative gives information as to why some religious leaders and those in the Roman government were opposed to Jesus' actions and teachings. List at least five examples below.

- exorcisms; - implicitly claiming to be God by forgiving sin; - healing on the Sabbath, even claiming to be Lord of the Sabbath; - unique interpretations of the Law "as one who taught with authority;" - disregard for cleanliness and dietary laws; - association with sinners and tax collectors; - teaching that God is bounteously merciful toward all repentant sinners; - cleansing of the Temple and prophesying that it would one day be destroyed

blasphemy

Any thought, word, or act that expresses hatred or contempt for God or religion (in a Christian sense, blasphemy expresses Christ, the Church, saints, and holy things).

What is the principal theme of theGospel of Mark? What is the message of the Gospel to its readers?

Aprinciple theme is to encourage readers to reman faithful to Jesus the Lord, whosuffered and died for t hem. The mesSage is that Jesuswalked the path of suffering to glory and eternal life, and somust his follo wers undergo suffering before they gain their eternal reward. (p. 230)

What were common causes of death for a person who was crucified?

Death was due to dehydration, loss of blood, shock, or respiratory arrest. (p. 262)

While Jesus does not want to _____________, he prays that his Father's _____________ be done. In contrast to the _________________ who are overcome with fear, he does not ______________. Jesus is arrested at _____________- the realm of Satan after being betrayed by _______________. Jesus opposes any use of ___________ after a bystander cuts off the ear of the high priest's ____________, rejecting the expectation he would be a ________________ messiah.

Die, will, Apostlees, Flee, night, Judas Iscariot, force, servant, political

Jesus' most ___________ disciples are some ___________ who remain with him until the end. And at the end of the Gospel of Mark, it is ___________ women who go to the tomb to _____________ Jesus' body. After seeing that the _________ from the front of the tomb has been moved, they learn from a man in a _______________ that Jesus has been ___________. They inform his disciples and Peter to meet Jesus in _____________.

Loyal, women, three, anoint, stone, white robe, raised, Galilee

What does Jesus specifically say abut what it means to be his disciple in the climax of the third part of the Gospel of Mark?

Jesus dearly reiterates the mearing of discipleship and his own mission: "Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your Servant; whoever wishes to be first ambng you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not came be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many." (pp. 247-248)

Explain the "mystery" Jesus reveals in the third part of Mark's Gospel.

Jesus discloses in conversationswith his disciples that his rde as Messiah is that of the Suffering Servant, foretold by Isaiah, whose loving obedence to God the Father leads to ultimate victory Over evil and to salvation for the world. (p. 246)

What's the ccontroveersy to Jesus' Actions? Jesus claimed to be the Lord of the Sab bath while,

Jesus freely interpreted the Customs on the Sabbath

What's the ccontroveersy to Jesus' Actions? Jesus does not fast according to Custom

Jesus ignores the strict obligations of Jewish law

response

Jesus perfoms the miracle.

What does Jesus teach his followers on the Mount of Olive?

Jesus warns themthat all the earthly glory they see around them will one daybe de Stroyed. He predicts the deStruction of Jerusalem and the coming of the Son of Man. His waming to them-and to all readers of Mark's Gospel isto always be on the Watch, ready for the end.

What's the ccontroveersy to Jesus' Actions? Jesus claims that he can forgive sins while, from a Jewish perspective, only God can do

Jesus' forgiveness of Sins was an outrageous statement equal to blasphemy

The mustard seed

Jesus' ministry mayseemsmall now, but in his providence, God will eventualy bring it to fullness.

In the Gospel of Mark, _________ takes his disciples aside __________ different times and predicts his __________ and Resurrection. Each time Jesus gives ___________ on the requirement of ____________: if they want to be his disciples, they woud have to follow in his ___________. And each time his disciples do not __________ him. (pp. 246-247)

Jesus, three, Death, instructions, discipleship, footsteps, understand

Why does Jesus give intructions to his followers to keep his identity a secret?

Many of these people expected the Messiah to be a military ruler, a delverer. Because Jesus' idea of the Messiah was radically different, and because he Wanted people to approach him with true faith and a willi ngness to serve others, he publicity shưmed his identity. Hence, he gave instructions to keep his identity s ecret. (p. 224)

The ______________ stories in Mark depict the Son of God doing __________ wth evil forces. They are closely related to his __________________ of the Kingdom and prove that God's Kingdom is ________________ present in Jesus' public ministry. _______________ plays a major role, indeed, Mark records that Jesus was _____________ to perform a mirade in ______________ due to the lack of faith there.

Miracle, battle, proclamation, atively, Faith, Nazareth

What did the Second Vatican Council clearly teach in the document, Nostra Aetate, about blaming the Jews for Jesus' crucifixion?

Nostra Aetate teaches that "neither all Jews indiscriminately at that time, nor Jews today, can be charged with crimes committed during his Passion." Also, Jews as a group can't be responsible, simply because all of Jesus' Apostles and the majority of his first disciples and early converts were Jews. All who sin are the real culprits for Jesus' Death. This means that all people, from Adam and Eve through to today, share in the responsibility for his Death.

What positive and negative things does Jesus tell his Apostles as they make their way to the Mount of Olives?

On the way there, Jesus sadly predicts that the disciples will scatter when he dies. More positively, he also tells them that he will go before them to Galilee after his Resurrection, where he will once again become the shepherd who will reconstitute his flock. Sadly, over Peter's fierce protests to the contrary, Jesus predicts that Peter will deny knowing him three times.

Jesus' ____________________ Death, and Resurrection are the __________________ and the climax the Gospel of Mark, Scholars have remarked that the first thirteen chapters serve as an apt _______________ to the Passion narrative, These events _________________ God's love for his people, called the ______________________ are commemorated during the liturgies of __________________ especially in the ____________________

Passion, heart, introduction, encompass, Holy Week, Triduum

In explaining Jesus' preparations for the ___________________, Mark suggests the impending ______________, To show that the sacrifice of his life for the world is a ______________ act of his will, Jesus is showing that he is in _______________ by planning the details. At the _____________ Jesus institutes the ____________ a celebration of Jesus' Passover from death to new life, under the forms of ________________ and __________________

Passover Supper, doom, free, control, Last Supper, Eucharist, bread and wine

Jesus was crucified with two _______________ who tormented and taunted him, ____________ him to save himself. An _______________ on the cross advertises his crime: "The ___________ of the Jews." Jesus' last words quote ______________ "My God, my God, why have your ______________ me" and the veil in the Temple's ________________ tears in two symbolizing the days of the Old ________________ are over. (p. 262).

Revolutionaries, daring, inscription, King, Psalm 22, forsaken, sanctuary, Covenant

The ___________ part of Mark's Gospel centers on Jesus' ministry in ______________ where he shows himself to be an authoritative _____________, healer, miracle worker, and _______________ human. Hs message centers on the _____________, a message often misunderstood, even by his ___________ followers. (pp. 234-235)

Seccond, Galilee, teacher, passionate, Kingdom of God, closest

The messianic ______________ in Mark's Gospel is that Jesus is the _____________________ prophesied by Isaiah, a truth even his Apostles could not fully _____________________. He did not want to be a ______________ or for people to think of him in _________________ terms. Mark records, "he began to teach them that the ____________ must suffer greatlly and be _________________ by the elders, chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and rise ater _________ days."

Seccret, Suffering Servant, ccomprehend, sideshow, false, Son of Man, rejected, three

Parable of the Seed growing itself

The Kingdom of God is a mystery and God win his good timewill bring the Kingdom to frution

What's the ccontroveersy to Jesus' Actions? Jesus cured people onthe Sabbath

The Pharisees taught that it was urlawful to heal a chronic disease on the Sabbath

Passion narrative

The account of the Passion of Jesus Christ that recounts the words and actions that encompassed the time beginning at the Last Supper through his Death on the Cross. Each of the four Gospels includes a Passion narrative.

Parable of the sower

There will be apparent failure in the reception of Jesus' pronounement of the Kingdom but do not despair because this is expected when sowng seeds. The yield will be spectacular When the mess age reaches people offaith, there is nostopping it.

What is the irony about the woman who anointed Jesus' body at Bethany?

This woman of simple faith recognized Jesus' true identity and mission when so many others did not. (p. 256)

What irony concludes the Gospel of Mark?

Time and again during his public life, Jesus told people not to reveal his identity, but they did. Now that some faithful followers are asked to spread the great news of Jesus' Resurrection, they apparently fail to do so.

While _____________ maintains that the Gospel of Mark was composed by a __________________ of both St Peter and _____________________, most scholars today believe it is based on the _______________ of SSt. Peter and several oral and perhaps _________________ ccollections which he wovve together. The various ___________________________, parables, and miracle stories of Jesus serve as a kkinf of long _____ to the events of Jesus' ______________________ and Death

Tradition, Traveling Commpanion, Paul, testimonies, written, sayings, introduction, Passion

What two important questions does Mark want his readers to ponder?

Who is this person? Will you follow Jesus?

introduction

presents the setting and situation.

result

the individual is cured.