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The Jews thought the Messiah would…
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- Save the Jews from evil
- Come at the end of time
- Establish a new kingdom (get rid of Romans)
- Messianic Age
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Mark said the Messiah would…
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- Save the disciples from evil and death
- Perform miracles
- Establish God’s kingdom
- Show OT prophecies
- Resurrect = overcoming evil = eternal life
3
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Outline 3 beliefs about the title Messiah
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- It shows Jesus’ power is recognised by God
- He is the one that will liberate the Jews from the Romans
- The title shows royalty
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State 3 facts about the title ‘Messiah’
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- Means the ‘anointed one’ in Hebrew
- Descendant of the Jewish King David
- Means to be recognised by God
- Will establish God’s kingdom on earth
5
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What was the Messianic Age?
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A time when the Messiah would come and establish God’s kingdom on earth -> Mark wanted to show Jesus as the Messiah promised in the OT
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Give 2 reasons why Jesus being called ‘Messiah’ is significant (5)
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- Because it shows that Jesus’ power is recognised by God (Peter said ‘you are the Messiah’)
- Also important because it fulfils OT prophecies and that the promises to the people have been carried through which tell them they’ll be saved from evil
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State 3 facts about the title ‘Son of Man’
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- Used in the Bible by Jesus himself
- Used 14 times
- Often associated with suffering in the Bible
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Outline 3 beliefs about the title ‘Son of Man’
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- Shows Jesus was given God’s authority
- Jesus used it to avoid blasphemy
- Shows Jesus’ humanity and compassion
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For and against ‘Messiah’ as the correct title for Jesus
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For:
- shows his power was recognised by God
- the one who liberates the Jews from the Romans
- provides Jews with reassurance -> he will save them from persecution
- confirmed OT prophecies (transfiguration + ‘suffering servant’ - Isaiah)
- offers a way of getting forgiveness
Against:
- blasphemy
- shows his royalty -> Jesus isn’t higher than everyone else
- upset Romans
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For ‘Son of Man’ as the correct title for Jesus
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For:
- the one Jesus uses himself (BUT only because of blasphemy)
- connects Jesus with normal people
- the name used in the OT
- avoids blasphemy
- shows he was given authority by God (BUT why would he need authority if he is in the trinity himself)
- shows how God understands pain and suffering + emphasises the pain Jesus went through for humanity
- supports the concept of the Trinity
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Explain 2 Christian beliefs about the title ‘Son of Man’
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- it shows how Jesus is connected to normal people -> more relatable and allows to Christians to have a closer relationship with God
- supports the concept of the trinity -> God as the son and father
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Why might Mark begin his Gospel with the account of Jesus’ baptism?
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- Jesus’ identity
- beginning of Jesus
- shows Jesus as the Son of Man and willing to submit himself before God
- shows God expressing his love + gives Jesus power
- Jesus fulfilled OT (Isaiah)
- sets examples to his followers -> must undergo the sacraments to be closer to God and be a good Christian
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Explain why Jesus’ baptism is important for Christians today (5)
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- Because it shows the start of Jesus’ ministry and his identity -> shows that the sacraments are the Christian way of life and when they have their own baptism they can commemorate the beginning of Jesus
- the trinity were present -> ‘the voice said this is my son’
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Why does the baptism of Jesus cause problems for Christians today?
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- baptisms are the cleanse sin, does this mean Jesus had sin?
- Jesus shouldn’t have to promise himself to Christianity if he is God (BUT he should set an example)
- where did John get his authority to perform the sacrament from
15
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What is a miracle?
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An event that happens that cannot be explained by science and deemed as impossible
16
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Name 3 nature miracles
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- calming of the storm
- the feeding of the 5000
- Jesus walks on water
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Main takeaways from the Calming of the Storm
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- evidence Jesus is the Son of God with divine power over nature
- has control over the elements
- Jesus rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith in him
- disciples were amazed as they were just normal people who had not witnessed anything like it before
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Symbolism in the calming of the storm
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- the boat = Christian Church
- the storm = trouble/persecution
- how Jesus guides people through the storms of life
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Problems of the calming of the storm
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- we know what causes storms -> not to do with evil/devil
- Jesus shows impatience
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Explain 2 reasons why the Calming of the storm is important for Christians today (5)
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- because it reassures them that no matter what they’re going through Jesus will always be there to guide them
- ?
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Main takeaways from the Feeding of the 5000
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- fed 5000 with just 5 loaves and 2 fish
- shows Jesus’ compassion ‘his heart was filled with pity for them’
- shows community ‘gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people’
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What the feeding of the 5000 teaches Christians today
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- to always help others
- treat people equally
- those who show faith will be rewarded
- those who turn to God for help will receive it
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Main takeaways from Jesus walks on water
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- Jesus walking on the fierce waves symbolises good overcoming evil
- OT prophecy -> only someone with divine power can conquer the waves
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Explain why the story of Jesus walking on water is important for Christians (5)
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- because it proves the OT prophecies true (‘only someone with divine power can conquer the waves’)
- also because it shows them Jesus will always be there but they must have faith
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Symbolism in the Healing of Legion
- tombs = mental darkness/evil spirits
- iron chains = the power of evil
- once healed he lost the chains = into the light
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What does Mark tell us about Jesus in the Healing of the Legion?
- Merciful -> helped a gentile
- wants to relate to others
- compassionate
- inclusive -> asked the man’s name to make him feel more human
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Do you think the story of Legion has anything to teach Christians today? (5)
- Yes because the symbolism of the tombs and iron chains teaches us the power of evil and how Jesus will always protect us
- No because we know people can’t be possessed (science) and it was most likely mental illness
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What was the Messianic Secret ?
- when Jesus would tell people not to say who he is
- could be so readers can make up their own perception of Jesus
- Jesus wanted his followers to believe in him after he had risen (resurrection and crucifixion were necessary to understand him)
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Explain 2 ways how the story of Peter’s Confession supports the idea of the Messianic Secret
- discusses the strict rules surrounding blasphemy and how Jesus was under threat if he told the truth (‘the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected by the elders’ - God’s Plan)
- Jesus orders the disciples and Peter to not tell anyone about him after Jesus says ‘you are the messiah’
30
State 3 beliefs about Jesus
- restore the relationship with God and humanity
- his miracles support him being divine
- inclusive
- compassionate
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State 3 facts about 1st century Palestine
- patriarchal
- rules by Romans
- pharisees made sure Jews followed the law
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State 3 non-literalist responses to the miracles
- for symbolism only
- written to reassure Christians
- demonstrate Jesus’ divinity
- it is faith that heals people
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Main takeaways from the transfiguration
- disciples don’t understand until after the resurrection
- Peter, James and John
- mountain symbolises being closer to God
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Outline 3 things the disciples experienced during the transfiguration
- Jesus in dazzling white
- voice from the clouds
- were told the Son of Man will rise from the dead
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Explain 2 reasons why the story is important for Christians
- sign of hope -> Jesus in his resurrected state
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Who were Elijah and Moses?
Elijah: prophet who arrives on earth again before the Messiah
Moses: received the 10 Commandments
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Importance of Sukkot
- Peter offers to make tents -> reminder of when God revealed himself to Hebrews in the wilderness
-> Peter understood this significance
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Why is the Transfiguration helpful for understanding the purpose of Jesus?
- helps us understand that Jesus was sent by God and his power is recognised by God
- show God through him -> he became dazzling white
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Significance of the Transfiguration
- insight into Jesus’ divine nature
- moment when disciples understand Jesus’ relationship with God
- vision of Jesus’ resurrected state -> hope for Christians that they too will resurrect
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Give 2 reasons why some would say that the Transfiguration shows us who Jesus really is
- because it shows Jesus’ relationship with God
- it is a vision of Jesus in his resurrected state -> future hope
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What problems does the Transfiguration cause for Christians today?
- Elijah and Moses are portrayed in the same level as Jesus
- against laws of nature
- disciples who shared the vision weren’t present for his crucifixion so why was it important
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Main takeaways from the Healing of the Paralysed Man
- Jesus will forgive those who have faith
- Led to conflict as he forgave his sins which the Pharisees believes only God could do
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Give 2 reasons why someone would say that the Healing of the Paralysed Man is not about healing
- because it is about forgiveness
- also because it is about faith
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State 3 facts about Sabbath
- Jewish Holy day
- not allowed to work
- not allowed electricity
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Why would someone would agree with Jesus’ working on Sabbath
- always put helping someone first
- the disciples needed to eat
- sabbath is for helping others
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Why someone would disagree with Jesus working on Sabbath
- no excuse for breaking the 10 Commandments (‘Remember the Sabbath day, keep it holy’)
- why not heal everyone
- blasphemy
- encourages others to break the Law
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Give 2 reasons why Disagreements about the Sabbath are important stories in Mark’s Gospel
- because it teaches Christians that not following the Law strictly won’t break the Covent with God
- also show that putting others first should be put before anything else
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Why might the Cleansing of the Temple have caused conflict?
- Jesus took away people’s only source of income
- he disrespected those who had done nothing wrong to him
- turned to violence -> bad example BUT also shows him as the incarnation
- Jesus quotes the OT prophecy and calls out the Pharisees
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What is Passover?
Celebrates the time when God freed Jews out of Egypt and remembers the covenant with God
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Why did Mark include Passover?
- to show that Jesus’ death indicated a new covenant with God
- to show Jesus as an observant Jew
- to prepare readers for the suffering to come
- written as reassurance for persecuted Christians
- OT quotes confirm Jesus is the Messiah predicted in OT
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Give 2 reasons why the Passover meal is important for the Jewish community
- because it reminds them of the Hebrew salves that were punished and of their escape into freedom
- also because it offers them reassurance that Jesus will always be there for them in times of trouble
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Explain 2 reasons why the Passover meal is significant for Jesus at this time
- because the sacrifice of the lambs reminded him of us own sacrifice and that he is doing it to save mankind from sin
- also because Jesus was Jewish himself and was reminding himself of the liberation of the slaves (devoted Jew)
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Why is the Last Supper important for Christians?
- Holy Communion -> brings community together
- Eucharist -> ‘thanksgiving’ give thanks for God’s sacrifice
- reminder of OT prophecies
- reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice
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For and against the Last supper
Against:
- Jewish festival not Christian
- Passover is part of the old covenant, Jesus’ sacrifice overrules that
For:
- has the instructions for Eucharist
- mentions the new covenant during the Last Supper
- foreshadows the crucifixion and resurrection
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Significance of incarnation for Christians today
- shows that God is compassionate and cares about us enough to live with and die for them
- easier to relate to God and have a relationship with him
- Jesus fulfilled the Jewish law so that we don’t have to follow it
- Jesus’ authority was from God
- shows there can be life after death
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Give 2 reasons why some Christians say it is helpful to see Jesus frightened before his death
- because it portrays him as a relatable figure for humans -> grow a closer bond with God
- also because it shows Jesus cared as even though he was scared he went through with God’s Plan
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Give 2 reasons why some Christians would say it is NOT helpful to see Jesus frightened before his death
- because he is supposed to have trust in God -> if he knows it is part of God’s plan he stills has worry it shows he also has a lack of faith
- also because it shows Christians they should be scared of death rather than having hope of salvation and doing good in order to get it
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Give 2 reasons why a Christian would support the actions of Judas (5)
- because he was just doing as God’s plan told him to -> the OT prophecies wouldn’t have been fulfilled without his betrayal (in Mark Jesus said ‘but the scriptures must be fulfilled’)
- also because maybe he had no other choice -> maybe he needed money or was in trouble himself (could also represent evil and have been possessed)
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State 3 facts about the Sanhedrin
- most important rulers of the temple
- 70 council members
- can’t pass death sentence (only Romans could)
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Jesus DID get a fair trial
- stayed silent and condemned himself
- worked on sabbath (broke the Law)
- part of God’s plan to save humanity from sin
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Jesus DIDN’T get a fair trial
- should’ve had 2 or 3 witnesses (the Torah)
- took place at night
- false witnesses
- only blasphemy if he used God’s nan which he didn’t
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State 3 facts about the crucifixion
- Simon helped carry Jesus’ cross
- crucified on a Friday
- guards insulted him
- Jesus was crucified with 2 bandits
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Outline 3 Christian beliefs about the crucifixion
- it was a sacrifice and forgiveness of sins to save humanity
- part of God’s plan
- Jesus died as a suffering servant to society
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Significance of the crucifixion for Christians
- shows Jesus as the suffering servant (fulfills OT prophecies - Isaiah)
- reminds Christians of the sacrifice
- shows everyone goes through suffering (incarnation)
- it was a Roman (gentile) who identified Jesus’ true identity -> shows everyone is accepted into Christianity
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Why doesn’t Mark describe the crucifixion in detail?
- he wrote it as reassurance for persecuted Christians -> detailed pain would discourage them
- wanted Jesus to be seen as the suffering servant who accepted his fate
- to not distract from the true significance of
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‘The crucifixion isn’t relevant today’
For:
- he was resurrected
- he has more important teachings
Against:
- had to happen in order to make salvation accessible to everyone
- died for us and the least we can do is commemorate that
- helped seal the new convenant
- fulfils OT prophecies
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Beliefs about the resurrection
- paved the way for our own resurrections
- shows their js life after death
- part of God’s plan
- proves Jesus’ divinity
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‘The evidence for Jesus’ resurrection isn’t convincing’
For:
- why has no one else resurrected
- nobody saw it happen
- could be metaphorical (non-literalist)
Against:
- appears in other books in the Bible (eg. Corinthians 1)
- 3 witnesses
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How does the Calming of the Storm prove Jesus is God?
- only God has power over nature -> in mark Jesus told the wind to ‘Quiet!’ and the ‘wind died down’ which shows Jesus possesses divine qualities as his commands were obeyed
- the OT said the Messiah would perform miracles therefore the miracle of controlling nature portrays Jesus as the Messiah and therefore God
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