The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
11. The Gospel according to Mark
Questions for Review
- According to tradition, what role did Peter play with regard to the Gospel of Mark?
- Who wrote Mark? When was it written?
- To whom was Mark likely written? What is Mark鈥檚 purpose?
- Why is the Gospel of Mark especially significant for the study of the Synoptic Gospels?
- Discuss the role that promise and fulfillment play in the Gospel of Mark.
- What is 鈥渢he secret of the kingdom of God鈥 as seen in Mark 4:11?
- Why is it appropriate to describe Mark 8:31 as representing 鈥渁 very strange turn鈥?
- What is the OT background for the title 鈥淪on of Man鈥?
- How does Mark present 鈥渇aith鈥 and 鈥渂elieving鈥 in his Gospel?
- What is meant by the phrase 鈥渕essianic secret鈥?