Chapter 7 Self Quiz

. The Gospel of Mark begins with Jesus' birth.

True

False

. The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as keeping his messianic identity hidden.

True

False

. The Pharisees are responsible for Jesus' death in the Gospel of Mark.

True

False

. The Gospel of Mark begins with:

John the Baptist's birth

Jesus' birth

The angel Gabriel appearing to Mary

Jesus' baptism by John

. John, the forerunner of Jesus, proclaims forgiveness of sins and performs:

Circumcisions

Baptisms

Weddings

Miracles

. When Jesus is baptized, the Spirit of God descends on him in the shape of:

A dove

Flames

Angels

A sunbeam

. All of the following figures recognize Jesus in Mark except:

The demons

John the Baptist

The Gentile soldier at the cross

The reader of the Gospel

. The phrase "Jesus' Passion" refers to:

Jesus' birth

Jesus' violent actions in the Temple

Jesus' love for humanity

Jesus' suffering

. According to Mark, the messiah must:

Suffer and die

Preach and baptize

Become the high priest

Take control of Israel

. In first-century apocalyptic Judaism, the term "Son of Man" referred to:

God's son

A cosmic figure

The king

The high priest

. At Jesus' trial in Mark, the Sanhedrin charges him with:

Theft

Blasphemy

Being empowered by Satan

Not observing Sabbath laws

. In Mark, the Temple curtain rips:

At Jesus' birth

At Jesus' trial

At Jesus' death

At Jesus' resurrection

. The Gospel of Mark was probably written around:

35–40 C.E.

45–50 C.E.

55–60 C.E.

65–70 C.E.

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