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’s 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 “the secret of the kingdom of God” as seen in Mark 4:11?
- Why is it appropriate to describe Mark 8:31 as representing “a very strange turn”?
- What is the OT background for the title “Son of Man”?
- How does Mark present “faith” and “believing” in his Gospel?
- What is meant by the phrase “messianic secret”?