Bible Quiz Mark’s Gospel

Round One
1) What did John the Baptiser wear and what did he eat? (4)
Camel’s hair clothes(2), leather belt (2): locusts (2)and wild honey(2)

2) What was Jesus’ 3-point opening message in Galilee?

The time has come.(2) The kingdom of God is near.(2)
Repent (2) and believe (2) the Good News (2)

3) Why were the people in the synagogue in Capernaum amazed at His teaching?
He taught as one with authority (2) – not as the teachers of the law (2)

4) What was so amazing about Jesus’ response to the leper?

He reached out his hand (1) and TOUCHED him.
(5 Bonus points for ‘Touched’) (Max 6)

5) What was the strange thing Jesus said to the paralytic?

Yours sins are forgiven! (2)

6) What did David do in the days of Abiathar the priest?

He and his companions ate the consecrated ‘holy’ bread (2)

7) What were the two things Jesus established about the ‘Sabbath’?
Sabbath was made for man not vv (2)
He is Lord of the Sabbath (2)

8) Where did the crowds come from who came to Him in Galilee?
Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, Trans-Jordan, Tyre & Sidon
(2 each max12)

9) Name the twelve apostles/disciples.

Simon (Peter), James & John (Boanerges – Sons of thunder), Andrew, Philip,
Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (Son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon
the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
(1 point each. Bonus 5 for 12 correct)

10) Who did the teachers of the law from Jerusalem say possessed Jesus?
Beelzebub (2)

11) Who did Jesus say were His ‘family’?

Whoever does God’s will. (2)

12) There were four types of ground in Jesus’ parable of the sower?
What were they and what sort of people did they represent?
Path – Satan takes away the word before they start
Rocky Places – receive with joy but when trouble or persecution comes they stop
Among Thorns – worries of this life, illusion of riches distract them
 Good Ground – hear & accept & produce fruit
(1 point each of 8 correct. Bonus of 5 for ALL correct)

13) After Jesus had calmed the storm, what did He say to His disciples?
Why are you afraid? (2) Do you still have no faith? (2)

14) What happened to the demons once they left ‘Legion’?

They went into some pigs, which drowned in the lake! (2)

15) How did Jesus get back to the other side of the lake?
By boat (2)

16) What was Jairus’ position in Society?

A Ruler in the Synagogue (2)

17) Jesus asked the crowd “Who touched my clothes”? Why was that so strange?
He was amongst a throng of people who were all touching Him! (2)

18) What did Jesus say to Jairus’ daughter?

Get up!(2) (“Talitha Koum!” (2) )(Little girl, I say to you get up)(2)
(Extra 5 bonus points for both Aramaic & English)

19) When Jesus was in the synagogue in Nazareth, he was criticized.

The people mentioned his trade and his family.
What was his trade and what were the names of the family members
mentioned.
Carpenter. (2)
Mary; James; John; Judas; Simon (& sisters) (1 each – max 6) Total (8)

20) When Jesus sent out his 12 disciples how did he send them out and with what
authority?
Two by two (2) Over evil spirits (demons).(2)

21) What were they permitted to take and what were they not allowed to take?
Take – Nothing except - Staff and wear one tunic and sandals
Not take – bread, bag, money or extra tunic.
(1 point each - Extra bonus 5 points for ALL)

22) What did they do?

Drove out many demons(2): Anointed the sick(2) and healed them(2).

23) Who were people saying Jesus was?

John the Baptist (2); Elijah(2)

24) What was the ‘prize’ Herodias’ daughter wanted for dancing so well before
King Herod?
The head of John the Baptist on a plate.(2)

25) What relation was Philip to Herodias?

First husband! (2)
Round Two

26) How many loaves and fishes did Jesus have when He fed the 5000 people and
how much was left over?
5 loaves 2 fish (2) and 12 basketfuls (2)

27) What did the disciples say was needed to feed them all?
8 month’s wages / 200 silver coins (2)

28) What groupings did Jesus use to divide up the people?

50 (1) & 100 (1)

29) After the meal where did Jesus send His disciples?
Bethsaida (2)

30) At what time did Jesus appear walking on the water?

Fourth watc h/ between 3 & 6 am(2)

31) What did they think He was?

A ghost (2)

32) What did Jesus reply?

It’s Me(1) – don’t be afraid (Take/have Courage)(1)

33) After Jesus got back on land who got healed?

All those who touched (2) the edge (hem) of His coat/cloak (2)

34) What do the Jews and Pharisees wash ceremonially as well as their hands?
Cups, pitchers and kettles (& beds)

35) Over the issue of what was clean and unclean, Jesus said they had ‘let go
off/put aside’ the commands of God in favour of what?
Man made traditions

36) What did Jesus say makes us ‘unclean’?

What comes out from within us

37) Name the 13 things that come out of people’s hearts and make us unclean
(1 point each! 5 bonus points for 10 or more)
Evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit,
lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance & folly

38) When the Gentile woman with a possessed daughter came to ask Jesus to heal
her, what did Jesus say?
It isn’t right to take the children’s food and give it to the dogs!

39) What was her reply?

The dogs eat the scraps the children drop!

40) What happened next?

 She went home and found her daughter healed

41) What did Jesus do to heal the deaf/mute?

He put His fingers into the man’s ears (1) and spat on His tongue (2) and then
sighed (3)“Ephphatha” (4)“Be opened” (5)
(1 point each Extra bonus 5 points for all 5 items)

42) How many loaves and fish did they have for the 4000? And how many
basketfuls were left over?
Seven and a few (2) Seven (1)

43) When the Pharisees came to see Jesus after this event what did they ask for?
A miracle / A ‘sign’ from Heaven (2)

44) What did the blind man from Bethsaida want Jesus to do?
Touch him (2)

45) What did Jesus do?

Spat on his eyes (1); put His hands on him(1); asked him what he saw?(1) And
put His hands on him a second time(1).

46) How many stages were there to the man’s healing and what did the man say at
each stage?
Two (1) I see people walking around like trees (1); he could see clearly (1)

47) Where was Jesus when he asked His disciples “Who do people say I am?”
Caesarea Philippi

48) When Jesus told His disciples He was going to die etc, Peter rebuked Him.
What was Jesus’ reply?
“Get behind Me,(1) Satan(1). You do not have in mind the things of God (1)but
of men(1).”

49) What MUST every follower of Jesus do?

Deny self, take up your cross and follow Jesus
(3points BUT MUST have all three to score any!)

50) How many days later did the Transfiguration take place?
6
Round Three

51) Who went up the mountain of Transfiguration?

Jesus,(1) Peter(1), James(1) and John(1)

52) Who met with Jesus and what do they represent?

Moses – the Law(2); Elijah – the Prophets(2)

53) What was wrong with what Peter wanted to do up the mountain of
Transfiguration?
He treated Jesus just like the other two

54) Complete what Jesus said, “Everything is possible…”

“for him who believes” / “to him who has faith” (2)

55) What did Jesus say we must do if we want to be first?

We must place ourselves last (1) and be the servant of all (2)

56) Why did Jesus want the children to come to Him?

Because the Kingdom of God belongs to them.(2)

57) According to Jesus – who is good?

God alone(2)

58) Jesus told the rich young ruler to do 3 things – what were they?
Sell everything,(1) give to the poor (1) and Follow Him(1)

59) What is easier than a rich man getting into the Kingdom of God?
Camel going through the eye of a needle.(2)

60) What did Jesus think we would leave behind for Him and the Gospel?
Home, brothers, sisters, mother, father and property. (1 point each +5 for all)

61) What did James & John want Jesus to do for them?
Let them sit on His right & left (2)

62) Jesus said He had come to do two things – what were they?
Serve (2) and give His life a ransom for many(2)

63) What are the names of the two towns near Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives?
Bethany(1) & Bethphage (1)

64) What did Jesus say the Temple should be and what they had made it?
House of Prayer (2) / Den of thieves (2)

65) What does Jesus consider praying in faith means?

Believe that we have received it.(2)

66) What may stop us having our sins forgiven?

Holding unforgiveness for others(2) in our heart(2)
67) Why didn’t the religious leaders want to answer the question Jesus asked
regarding John’s Baptism?
They didn’t believe it was from God (2) but they were afraid to say so because of
the people.(2)

68) Who came with the Pharisees to trap Jesus re paying taxes?
The Herodians (2)

69) Why are the Sadducees always sad?

Because they don’t believe in the resurrection (2) (That’s why they are sad you
see!)

70) What were the two things Jesus said the Sadducees had got wrong?
They didn’t know the Scriptures (2) or the power of God (2)

71) What was the Name God gave Moses at the Bush according to Jesus?
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.(2)

72) Why was that significant to Jesus?

It implied they were still all alive – NOT dead!(2)

73) What was the difference between the gifts of the rich and the widow?
They gave out of their wealth(2); she gave all she had(2)

74) Who were the four disciples who came to Jesus privately to talk about the end
times?
Peter, James, John & Andrew (1pt each)

75) What must happen before the end comes?

The Gospel (2) must be preached to all nations(2)
Round Four

76) What did Jesus say would not pass away even if Heaven & earth do?
His words(2)

77) How long was it before Passover that the religious leaders wanted to find some
way to arrest Jesus?
Two days (2)

78) Where did Simon the Leper live?

Bethany (2)

79) What did the woman do with her jar of perfume?

Broke it (2) and poured it over Jesus’ head (2)

80) What was the ointment worth?

One year’s wages / 300 silver coins (2)

81) How did the disciples know in which house to hold the Passover celebrations?
They followed a man(2) carrying a water jar.(2)

82) Of whom did Jesus say that it would have been better if he hadn’t been born?
His betrayer (2)

83) After the Passover meal what did they do before going to the Mount of Olives?
Sang a hymn.(2)

84) What did Jesus say He would do after He had risen?

Go to Galilee(2)

85) How many times would a) the rooster crow and b) Peter deny Christ?
a) Two (2) b) Three(2)

86) What happened to the High Priests servant?

Had his ear cut off (2)

87) What happened to the young man who was arrested with Jesus?
He ran away naked (2)

88) What was the final identification of Peter as someone who was with Jesus?
He was also a Galilean (2)

89) What did Pilate call Jesus?

The King of the Jews (2)

90) Why was Barabbas in prison?

Insurrection (2) & murder (2)

91) What did Pilate have done to Jesus before he handed Him over to be crucified?
 He was flogged (2)

92) What did the soldiers do to Jesus before they led Him out to Calvary?
Robed Him in a purple robe(2); platted a crown of thorns(2); Jeered at Him(2);
struck Him on the head with a staff(2); spat at Him(2); fell before Him(2) and
mocked Him(2); disrobed Him. (2)

93) What did they do with His clothes?

Gambled for them(2)

94) What did the religious leaders say?

He saved others(2); He cannot save Himself(2). Come down(2) and we will
believe Him(2)

95) How long was there darkness over all the land?
3 hours (2)

96) What did Jesus cry out?

My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?(2)

97) What happened in the Temple?

The Curtain was torn(20 top down(2)

98) Who was watching to see where the body of Jesus was laid?
Mary Magdalene (2) and Mary the mother of Joseph(2)

99) What did the women ask each other as they approached the tomb/
Who is going to roll the stone away?(2)

100) What happened to the disciples after they preached?

Signs (2) and wonders(2)