The New Testament

A Historical and Theological Introduction

Chapter

11. The Gospel according to Mark

Questions for Review

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