Questions from the book of Mark

 

1.      Who wrote the book of Mark?

 

a.       Mark

b.      Matthew

c.       Luke

d.      John

 

 

2.      Mark 1:2,3 - Which prophet wrote: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" - "a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' ".

 

a.       Daniel

b.      Isaiah

c.       Jeremiah

d.      Hosea

 

 

3.      Mark 1:4,5 - Who was the man that was baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

 

a.       James the Less

b.      Jacob the Lutheran

c.       John the Baptist

d.       Jesus the Christ

 

 

4.      Mark 1:6 - Which of the following DOES NOT describe John the Baptist?

 

a.        Wore clothing made of camel's hair

b.      Wore a leather belt around his waist

c.       Drank much wine

d.      Ate locusts and wild honey

 

 

5.      Mark 1:8 - John the Baptist baptized with water, but he said Jesus would baptize with this

 

a.       Wine

b.      Fire

c.       The blood of lambs

d.      The Holy Spirit

 

 

6.      Mark 1:9,10 - Jesus came from the city of Nazareth in the region of Galilee to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven torn open and the Spirit descending on him like this.

 

a.       A dove

b.      A cloud

c.       Angels

d.      Fog

 

 

7.      Mark 1:12,13 - The Spirit sent Jesus out into the desert to be tempted by Satan for how long?

 

a.       3 days

b.      1 hour

c.       40 days

d.      1 long night

 

 

8.      Mark 1:16,17 - Jesus called these two brothers to be "fishers of men".

 

a.       James and John

b.      Jacob and Esau

c.       Simon and Andrew\

d.      Simon and Garfunkel

 

 

9.      Mark 1:19 - Who were the sons of Zebedee that Jesus called to be his apostles?

 

a.       Simon and Andrew

b.      James and John

c.       James and the Giant Peach

d.      Peter and Paul

 

 

10.  Mark 1:21,22 - Jesus went to the synagogue in Capernaum on the Sabbath to teach. The people were amazed because he taught as one who had what?

 

a.        Authority

b.      Perfect grammar

c.       Great wisdom

d.      Parables

 

 

 

 

Answers to questions 1 to 10

 

 

    1.  A. Mark

 

 

    2.  B. Isaiah

 

 

    3.  C. John the Baptist

 

 

    4.  C. Drank much wine

 

 

    5.  D. The Holy Spirit

 

 

    6.  A. A dove

 

 

    7.  C. 40 days

 

 

    8.  C. Simon and Andrew

 

 

    9.  B. James and John

 

 

   10.  A. Authority

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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11.  Mark 1:23-27 - Who feared Jesus would destroy them and obeyed Jesus when He gave them orders?

 

a.       Evil Spirits

b.      Chief Priests

c.       Criminals

d.      Sinners

 

 

12.  Mark 1:30,31 - Which disciple's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever when Jesus went to her, took her hand, and helped her up?

 

a.       Andrew

b.      James

c.       John

d.      Simon

 

 

13.  Mark 1:34 - Whom did Jesus not allow to speak, because they knew who he was?

 

a.       The disciples

b.      The demons

c.       The Pharisees

d.      The Saducees

 

 

14.  Mark 1:40-45 - Who said to Jesus: "If your are willing, you can make me clean.”? Jesus reached out and touched the man and said, "I am willing. Be clean!" (Jesus told him not to tell anyone, but to go to show himself to the priest and offer the sacrifices commanded by Moses. Instead, this man talked freely and spread the news.)

a.       A man with leprosy

b.      A man with palsy

c.       A blind man

d.      A deaf man

Answers to questions 11 to 14

 

 

   11.  A. Evil Spirits

 

 

   12.  D. Simon

 

 

   13.  B. The demons

 

 

   14.  A. A man with leprosy

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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  1. Mark 2:1-3 While Jesus preached to a full house in Capernaum, some men carried a paralytic to Jesus to be healed. How many men did it take to carry him?

 

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. Five

 

 

  1. Mark 2:4 - How did the men bring the paralytic to Jesus, since the house was so crowded?

 

    1. Dug a tunnel to pull him through
    2. Lowered him through a hole in the roof
    3. Slid him through the crowd's legs
    4. Passed him from person to person

 

 

  1. Mark 2:5-7 After Jesus told the paralytic: "Son, your sins are forgiven", what were the teachers of the law thinking to themselves?

 

    1. He's blaspheming!
    2. Praise God!
    3. His power is from Beelzebub!
    4. He is mocking us!

 

 

  1. Mark 2:8-11 - Jesus knew what the teachers of the law were thinking, so he asked: "Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk?'" Question: Why did Jesus tell him to get up?

 

    1. Because the hour was late.
    2. He wanted to amaze the crowd.
    3. On account of the man's faith.
    4. The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.

 

 

  1. Mark 2:14 - Who was Levi's father?

 

    1. Apollos
    2. Absalom
    3. Alphaeus
    4. Ananias

 

 

 

  1. Mark 2:14 - What was Levi's occupation?

 

    1. Potter
    2. Tent Maker
    3. Fisherman
    4. Tax Collector

 

 

  1. Mark 2:15,16 - While Jesus ate at Levi's house, who else was there besides his disciples and tax collectors?

 

    1. Lepers
    2. Sinners
    3. Paul and Barnabas
    4. Angels in disguise

 

 

  1. Mark 2:17 - Jesus said it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but whom?

 

    1. The Sick
    2. The Pharisees
    3. The Wealthy
    4. The Weary

 

 

  1. Mark 2:18 - Which of the following groups did not fast?

 

    1. Jesus' disciples
    2. The Pharisees
    3. John's disciples
    4. The Pharisees' disciples

 

 

  1. Mark 2:18-20 - When asked why his disciples did not fast, what name did Jesus use to refer to himself?

 

    1. Son of Man
    2. Son of God
    3. Chief Servant
    4. Bridegroom

Answers to questions 1 to 10

 

 

    1.  C. Four

 

 

    2.  B. Lowered him through a hole in the roof

 

 

    3.  A. He's blaspheming!

 

 

    4.  D. The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.

 

 

    5.  C. Alphaeus

 

 

    6.  D. Tax Collector

 

 

    7.  B. Sinners

 

 

    8.  A. The Sick

 

 

    9.  A. Jesus' disciples

 

 

   10.  D. Bridegroom

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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  1. Mark 2:21 - No one sews what on an old garment, because it will pull away and make the tear worse?

 

    1. A piece of old wool
    2. A patch of unshrunk cloth
    3. A leather belt
    4. A pocket made of flax

 

 

  1. Mark 2:22 - What did Jesus say no one pours into old wineskins?

 

    1. Old wine
    2. Vinegar
    3. New wine
    4. Unclean water

 

 

  1. Mark 2:23,24 - What did Jesus and his disciples do as they walked through the grain fields that the Pharisees said was unlawful on the Sabbath?

 

    1. Trampled the grain
    2. Burned the grain
    3. Planted new grain
    4. Picked some heads of grain

 

 

  1. Mark 2:25,26 - What did David and his companions do when they were hungry in the days of Abiathar the high priest?

 

    1. Ate the consecrated bread
    2. Ate the burnt offering
    3. Ate the sacrificial lamb
    4. Offered unauthorized fire before the Lord

 

 

  1. Mark 2:27,28 - Which of the following is FALSE?

 

    1. The Sabbath was made for man.
    2. Man was not made for the Sabbath.
    3. Man was made for the Sabbath.
    4. The Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath

 

 

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Answers to questions 11 to 15

 

 

   11.  B. A patch of unshrunk cloth

 

 

   12.  C. New wine

 

 

   13.  D. Picked some heads of grain

 

 

   14.  A. Ate the consecrated bread

 

 

   15.  C. Man was made for the Sabbath.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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1.      Mark 3:1-5 - Which of the following did Jesus NOT say when he healed the man with the shriveled hand?

 

a.       "Stand up in front of everyone."

b.      "Go forth and be healed."

c.       "Which is lawful on the Sabbath, to do good or to do evil?"

d.      "Stretch out your hand."

 

 

2.      Mark 3:7,8 - When Jesus withdrew to the lake, he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him. The crowds came from Galilee and several other places. Which of the following places were NOT mentioned as locations from which the people had come?

 

a.        Egypt and Crete.

b.       Tyre and Sidon.

c.        Judea and Jerusalem.

d.       Idumea and the regions across the Jordan.

 

 

3.      Mark 3:9-12 - As Jesus was healing the people at the lake; he gave the evil spirits strict orders not to tell who he was. What were the spirits crying out?

 

a.       "Leave us alone, Jesus of Nazareth!"

b.      "What have we to do with you?"

c.       "You are the Great Physician."

d.      "You are the Son of God."

 

 

4.      Mark 3:13,14 - Jesus went up on a mountainside and designated apostles. They were to be with him, to be sent out to preach, and to drive out demons. How many apostles did he appoint?

 

a.       Seven

b.      Ten

c.       Twelve

d.      Two dozen

 

 

5.      Mark 3:16-19 - Which of the following groups of men WERE NOT appointed to be apostles?

 

a.       Simon Peter, James, John, and Andrew

b.      Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas

c.       Paul, Silas, Barnabas, and Luke

d.      James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas

 

6.      Mark 3:17 - What does "Boanerges" mean?

 

a.        Children of Light

b.       Sons of Thunder

c.        Sons of Lightning

d.       Sons of Guns

 

 

7.      Mark 3:17 - Who were the "Sons of Thunder"?

 

a.       James and John

b.      Peter and Andrew

c.       Matthew and Thomas

d.      Paul and Silas

 

 

8.      Mark 3:22 - The teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem accused Jesus of driving out demons by the prince of demons. Who is the prince of demons?

 

a.       Balaam

b.      Beelzebub

c.       Balak

d.      Beetlejuice

 

 

9.      Mark 3:23-26 - Jesus said several things could not stand if they were divided. Which of the following did he NOT mention?

 

a.       Castle

b.      Kingdom

c.       House

d.      Satan

 

 

 

10.  Mark 3:27 - Jesus said if you want to enter the house of a strong man and carry off his possessions, you must do what to the strong man?

a.        Tie him up.

b.       Cut his hair.

c.        Kill him.

d.       Fight him.

 

 

 

Answers to questions 1 to 10

 

 

    1.  B. "Go forth and be healed."

 

 

    2.  A. Egypt and Crete.

 

 

    3.  D. "You are the Son of God."

 

 

    4.  C. Twelve

 

 

    5.  C. Paul, Silas, Barnabas, and Luke

 

 

    6.  B. Sons of Thunder

 

 

    7.  A. James and John

 

 

    8.  B. Beelzebub

 

 

    9.  A. castle

 

 

   10.  A. Tie him up.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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11.  Mark 3:28,29 - Jesus said all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven because it is what kind of sin?

 

a.       Unforgivable

b.      Everlasting

c.       Unthinkable

d.      Eternal

 

 

12.  Mark 3:35 - Whom did Jesus say were his brother and sister and mother?

 

a.       James, Martha, and Mary.

b.      Whoever does God's will.

c.       John, Martha, and Mary.

d.      Whoever takes up his cross to follow Jesus.

Answers to questions 11 to 12

 

 

   11.  D. Eternal

 

 

   12.  B. Whoever does God's will.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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1.      Mark 4:2 - Jesus taught the people many things using stories called what?

 

a.       Fables

b.      Word Pictures

c.       Legends

d.      Parables

 

 

2.      Mark 4:4 In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that the birds ate up?

 

a.       Along the path

b.      On rocky places

c.       Among thorns

d.      On good soil

 

 

3.      Mark 4:5,6 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that sprang up quickly but the plants were scorched and withered because they had no root?

 

a.       Along the path

b.      On rocky places

c.       Among thorns

d.      On good soil

 

 

4.      Mark 4:7 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that produced plants that were choked and did not bear grain?

 

a.       Along the path

b.      On rocky places

c.       Among thorns

d.      On good soil

 

 

5.      Mark 4:8 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times?

 

a.       Along the path

b.      On rocky places

c.       Among thorns

d.      On good soil

 

 

6.      Mark 4:10-12 - Jesus told the Twelve and the others around him, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But those on the outside everything is said in parables so that they may be..." Choose the reason Jesus DID NOT give.

 

a.       " … ever seeing, but never perceiving."

b.      “… ever hearing, but never understanding."

c.       "… ever touching, but never holding."

d.      Jesus said all the above.

 

 

7.      Mark 4:14 - In the Parable of the Sower, the seed represents what?

 

a.       The lost

b.      The Israelites

c.       The word

d.      The laws of man

 

 

8.      Mark 4:15 - In the Parable of the Sower, the people who have Satan come and take away the word sown in them are represented by what?

 

a.       Seed along the path

b.      Seed sown on rocky places

c.       Seed sown among thorns

d.      Seed sown on good soil

 

 

9.      Mark 4:16,17 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who hear the word and receive it with joy but quickly fall away when trouble and persecution comes are represented by what?

 

a.       Seed along the path

b.      Seed sown on rocky places

c.       Seed sown among thorns

d.      Seed sown on good soil

 

 

10.  Mark 4:18,19 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who allow worries, wealth, and desires for other things to make the word unfruitful by choking it are represented by what?

a.       Seed along the path

b.      Seed sown on rocky places

c.       Seed sown among thorns

d.      Seed sown on good soil

 

Answers to questions 1 to 10

 

 

    1.  D. Parables

 

 

    2.  A. Along the path

 

 

    3.  B. On rocky places

 

 

    4.  C. Among thorns

 

 

    5.  D. On good soil

 

 

    6.  C. "ever touching, but never holding."

 

 

    7.  C. the word

 

 

    8.  A. seed along the path

 

 

    9.  B. seed sown on rocky places

 

 

   10.  C. seed sown among thorns

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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11.  Mark 4:20 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop 30, 60, or 100 times what was sown are represented by what?

 

a.       A seed along the path

b.      Seed sown on rocky places

c.       Seed sown among thorns

d.      Seed sown on good soil

 

 

12.  Mark 4:21-25 - Which of the following statements is FALSE?

 

a.       With the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

b.      Whoever has will be given more.

c.       Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

d.      A lamp should be put under a bowl or bed, not on a stand.

 

 

13.  Mark 4:26-29 - Jesus said the kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. Several things must happen before he puts the sickle to it at harvest. Which of the following did Jesus NOT mention?

 

a.       Stalk

b.      Shoots

c.       Head

d.      Full kernel

 

 

14.  Mark 4:30-32 - Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. It also grows to be the largest of garden plants, with branches big enough for birds to perch in its shade. What kind of seed was he talking about?

 

a.        Acorn

b.      Cedar

c.       Mustard

d.      Relish

 

 

15.  Mark 4:35-39 - A furious squall came up as Jesus and the disciples were crossing the lake in a boat. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion when the disciples woke him. Jesus rebuked the wind and said what to the waves?

 

a.       "Stop at once!"

b.      "Leave us alone, Satan!"

c.       "Quiet!  Be still!"

d.      "Wave goodbye!"

 

 

       Answers to questions 11 to 15

 

 

   11.  D. seed sown on good soil

 

 

   12.  D. a lamp should be put under a bowl or bed, not on a stand.

 

 

   13.  B. shoots

 

 

   14.  C. mustard

 

 

   15.  C. "Quiet!  Be still!"

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

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1.      Mark 5:1-3 - After Jesus crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes, a man with an evil spirit came out to meet him. Where did this man live?

 

a.       In the caves

b.      In the tombs

c.       In the hills

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