Biblical  >  GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK

1. Who raised the question of divorcing one's wife? The Pharisees (10:2)
2. Why did Moses allow divorce? For the hardness of heart of the people (10:5) What according to Jesus happens if one divorces his spouse and marries another? Commits adultery (10:11)
3. What was the physical position of the rich man when he asked, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He knelt before Jesus (10: 17)
4. What advice did Jesus give to the rich man? Sell the possessions, give to the poor, follow me (10:21)
5. It is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. What is easier? For the camel to go through the eye of the needle (10:25)
6. What would the ones who left everything and followed Jesus get? Eternal life (10:30)
7. "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." Who asked Jesus about this? James and John, the sons of Zebedee (10:35)
8. Name the blind beggar whom Jesus cured at Jericho. Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus (10: 46)
9. Throwing off his mantle' he. sprang up and came to Jesus. Who was he? Bartimaeus (10:50)
10. Usually Jesus touches the blind and cures them. Name the blind man whom Jesus cured just by telling, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." Bartimaeus (10:52)
11. Name two villages that are near to Jerusalem. Bethpage and Bethany (11 : 1 )
12. On which animal did Jesus travel to Jerusalem? Colt (11 :7)
13. What did the disciples do when Jesus was traveling on the colt? Spread garments and leafy branches on the road and sang Hosanna to the Lord (11 :7-10)
14. What did Jesus see in the Jerusalem temple? Pigeon sellers and the money sellers doing business (11: 15)
15. According to Jesus into what was the temple turned? Den of robbers (11: 17) Name the tree upon which Jesus uttered curses. Why? Fig tree. Because Jesus did not find any fruit when he was hungry. (11: 13)
16. Who questioned the 'authority' of Jesus in doing the things that Jesus was doing? The Chief priests and the scribes (11 :27)
17. Why didn't the chief priests and the scribes say that the baptism of John was from heaven? They did not believe in it and were afraid that Jesus would question them about their belief (11 :31)
18. What did the chief priests and the scribes answer when Jesus asked whether the baptism of John was from heaven or from men? We do not know (11 :33)
19. In the parable of the vineyard what did the tenants do with the first servant? Beat him and sent empty handed (12:3)
20. Why did the owner of the vineyard sent his servants. to the tenants? To get from them some of the fruits of the vineyard (12:2)
21. How did the tenants treat the second servant in the parable of the Vineyard? Wounded him on the head and treated shamefully (12:4)
22. Who did not believe in the Resurrection? The Sadducees (12:18)
23. Whose likeness and inscription was on the coin? Caesar's / Emperor's (12:17) Who asked Jesus, "Which commandment is the first of all?" A Scribe (12:28) How should one love the Lord? With all heart, soul, mind and strength (12:30) "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." Who? The Scribe who asked Jesus regarding the greatest commandment (12:34)
24. Who put two copper coins in the collection box? A poor widow (12:42)
25. What was the contribution of the poor widow? Two copper coins (12:42)
26. Why was the contribution of the poor widow praised? She put in her whole living, out of her poverty (12:44)
27. Who came to Jesus to ask when the destruction of the temple would take place? Peter, James, John and Andrew (13:3)
28. What do you learn from the fig tree when its branches become tender and put forth its leaves? Summer is near (13:28)
29. Who is the only person who knows about the final judgment? Father (13:32)
30. In whose house did a woman come to anoint Jesus? Simon the Leper (14:3)
31. Where did the woman anoint Jesus? On the head (14:3)
32. What ointment did the woman bring to anoint Jesus? Ointment of pure nard (14: 3) For how much could the oil be sold? Three hundred denarii (14:50)
33. What was the daily wage for labourer during Jesus' time? A denarius (14:5 footnotes)
34. How many disciples went to prepare for the Passover? Two (14:13)
35. After the Passover meal, before they went to the Mount Olives what did Jesus and his disciples do? Sang a hymn (14:26)
36. "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." Who said this? Peter and all other disciples (14:31)
37. What is St. Mark trying to prove through his Gospel? Jesus is both Son of God and Son of Man
38. Describe John the Baptizer. John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. (1:6)
39. From where did the people go to John to receive the baptism? From Judea and Jerusalem (1:5)
40. In which book of the Old Testament do you find reference to John the Baptist? The book of Isaiah (1:2)
41. Who took Jesus to the wilderness? The Spirit (1: 12)
42. When did Jesus start his public ministry? After John was arrested (1: 14)
43. Where were Simon and Andrew when Jesus called them? At the Sea of Galilee (1: 16)
44. Who were the first disciples of Jesus? Simon and Andrew (1:16)
45. What were John and James doing when Jesus called them? Mending the nets (1: 19)
46. Where did Jesus first cure a man with unclean spirit? In the synagogue of Capernaum (1:23)
47. What was the first miracle of Jesus according to St. Mark? Curing the man with unclean spirit (1 :23)
48. How did Jesus cure the mother in law of Simon? By the hand Jesus lifted her up (1 :31)
49. How was the paralytic brought to Jesus at Capernaum? Carried by four me~ opened the roof and let the man down (2:3-4)
50. "Why does this man speak thus? It's blasphemy!" According to the Scribes what was the blasphemy? Forgiving Sins which allowed only to God (2:7)
51. Jesus said, "Follow me." Who followed Jesus? Levi the Son of Alphaeus (2:14) Whom did Jesus come to call? The sinners (2: 17)
52. In what context was David eating the bread of the Presence quoted? When the disciples plucking the head of the grain on Sabbath was questioned by the Pharisees (2:23-26)
53. Who was the priest when David and his companions ate the bread of the Presence? Abiather (2:26)
54. Who is the Lord of the Sabbath? Son of Man (2:28)
55. When the man with a withered hand was cured whom did the Pharisees counsel to destroy Jesus? The Herodians (3 :6)
56. Where did Jesus choose the twelve? On the mountain (3:13)
57. Why did Jesus choose the twelve? To be with him, to be sent out to preach and to have authority to cast out demons (3: 14)
58. Who were surnamed as Boanerges? James and John (3: 17)
59. Who were called the sons of thunder? James and John (3: 17)
60. What is the meaning of Boanerges? Sons of thunder (3:17)
61. What did Jesus do after choosing the twelve? Went home (3: 19)
62. According to the Scribes who came down from Jerusalem, what was Jesus possessed by? Beelzebul (3:22)
63. Which sin never has forgiveness? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (3 :29) Mention the sequence where the seed fell in the parable of the Sower? Path, rocky ground, thorns and good soil (4:4-8)
64. What happened to the seed that fell on the path? Birds ate (4:4)
65. To whom was the secret of the Kingdom of God given? The Disciples (4:10) Who stands for the birds in the Parable of the Sower? Satan (4:15)
66. Some seeds bore thirty fold and sixty fold fruit. Where were they sown? On the good soil (4:20)
67. Mention the sequence how a seed bears fruit. It produces blade, ear and then grain (4:28)
68. What is the other name for Gerasenes? Gadarenes (5:1 footnote)
69. Where was the man with an unclean spirit live in the country of Gadarenes? Among the tombs (5:3)
70. What was the name of the unclean spirit whom Jesus cured at Gerasenes? Legion (5:9)
71. Where did the unclean spirit wanted to go from Legion? To the swine (5:12) How many swine were there at the hillside of Gadarenes? About two thousand
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73. Where did Legion go after being cured? To Decapolis (5:20)
74. was the ruler of the synagogue who came to Jesus asking to cure his daughter? Jairus (5 :22)
75. For how many years was the woman suffering from hemorrhage? Twelve (5:25) Whom did Jesus say, ''Do not fear! Only believe"? Jairus (5:36)
76. Who were with Jesus when Jairus' daughter was raised to life? Peter, John, James,
77. Jairus and the mother of the girl (5:37, 40)                                                  .
78. What words did Jesus use to raise Jairus' daughter? Talitha cumi (5:41)
79. What is the meaning of Talitha cumi? Little girl, I say to you arise (5:41)
80. Give the names of the brothers of Jesus (cousins?) mentioned in the gospel. James, Joses, Judas and Simon (6:3)
81. When Jesus sent out the twelve two by two, he allowed only two things. What was it? To take a staff and to wear sandals (6:8-9)
82. Who was Herodias? Philip's wife (6:17)
83. Who was the brother of King Herod? Philip (6:17)
84. Who were invited for the birthday banquet of King Herod? The courtiers, officers
85. and the leading men of Galilee (6:21)                                  .
86. Who danced at birthday party of Herod? Herodias' daughter (6:22)
87. Who brought the head of John the Baptizer? A soldier of the guard (6:27)
88. What did Jesus tell the apostles when they returned after their two-by-two ministry? To go to a lonely place and rest (6:31)
89. How many were fed with five loaves and two fish? Five thousand men (6:44)
90. When did Jesus go to the disciples walking on the sea? About the fourth watch of the night (6:48)
91. Who prophesied about the Pharisees and the scribes? Isaiah (7 :6)
92. Who was the woman that asked Jesus to cast the demon out of her daughter? A Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth (7:26)
93. What is the meaning of Ephphatha? Be opened (7:34)
94. What happened when Jesus said Ephphatha? The ears were opened and the tongue was released and the deaf and dump spoke plainly (7:35)
95. With how many loaves and fish were four thousand people fed? Seven loaves and a few small fish (8:5,7)
96. How baskets of left over collected after feeding the 4000? 7 (8:8)
97. Where did Jesus go after feeding the 4,000? To the district of Dalmanutha (Magdala) (8:10 footnote)
98. Name the blind man who was cured in two stages. Blind of Bethsaida (8:22-26)
99. Where did Jesus ask the disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" In Caesarea Philippi (8:27)
100. "Who do you say that I am?" What did Peter answer? "You are the Christ" (8:29) What should one do to follow Jesus? Deny oneself, take up one's cross and follow Jesus (8:34)
101. At the time of transfiguration of Jesus Who appeared? Moses and Elijah (9:4)
102. "I believe, help my unbelief." Who said these words? A man who brought his son that had a dumb spirit (9:24)
103. How many times Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping? Three (14:41)
104. Who came to Jesus to arrest him? Judas and a crowd from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders (14:43)
105. What did the crowd come with to arrest Jesus? Swords and clubs (14:43)
106. With what sign the crowd were to recognize Jesus? A kiss by Judas (14:44)
107. Who struck the slave of the High priest and cut off his ear? One of those who stood by Jesus (14:47)
108. When Jesus accepted that he is the Christ, who tore his garments? High priest (14:63)
109. Who recognized Peter in the courtyard that he was with Jesus? A maid (14:66) Who released Barnabbas instead of Jesus? Pilate (15: 11)
110. Who helped Jesus to carry his cross? Simon of Cyrene (15:21)
111. When was Jesus crucified? At the third hour (15:25)
112. What did Jesus cry out at the ninth hour? Eloi Eloi, lama sabachthani (15:34) What is the meaning of ''EIoi Eloi, lama sabachthani"? My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me (15:34)
113. Who were the sons of Simon of Cyrene Alexander and Rufus (15:21)
114. What did the soldiers give Jesus at Gorgotha? Wine mingled with myrrh (15:23)
115. What was the inscription on the cross? The King of the Jews (15:26)
116. What did the soldiers do before they saluted Jesus saying, "Hail, King of the Jews"? Clothed him in a purple cloak & put a crown of thorns (15:17)
117. Who were the women present when Jesus was crucified? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome (15:40)
118. Who buried Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea (15:43)
119. Whom did Pilate send to confirm Jesus' death? A Centurion (15:44)
120. Name the women who saw where Jesus was laid. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses (15:47)
121. Who went to the tomb of Jesus to anoint him? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome (16:1)
122. Whom did the women see in the tomb? A young man (16:5)
123. From whom were the seven demons cast out? Mary Magdalene (16:9)
124. Whom did Jesus appear first? Mary Magdalene (16:9)
125. How many apparitions of Jesus are mentioned? Three (16:9,12,14)
126. What signs will accompany those who believe in Christ? In Jesus' name they will cast out demons, speak in tongues, pick up serpents, drinking deadly thing will not hurt them, sick on whom hands are laid will recover (16:17-18)
127. How many chapters are there in St. Mark's gospel? 16
128. Which is the longest chapter? 14 (72 verses)
129. Which is the shortest chapter? 16 (20 verses)

By: Frs. Vipin D’Souza and Isidore D’Souza