AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Textual studies June 2023 question paper 8063/2B

Theme D: St Mark’s Gospel – the Life of Jesus

Which one of the following was where Jesus was crucified?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

Give two things Jesus said to his disciples at the Last Supper.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two ways in which Bartimaeus showed faith in Jesus when he was healed.

You must refer to St Mark’s Gospel in your answer.

‘Jesus’ baptism was a more important event than his temptation.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to St Mark’s Gospel

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

Theme E: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of spiritual truth

Which one of the following commandments did Jesus say was the second most important commandment, in his reply to the scribe?

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Give two ways in which Christians understand the ‘Kingdom of God’.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about Peter’s denials of Jesus.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two teachings about Jesus which can be learnt from Mark’s account of the man with leprosy (a skin disease).

You must refer to St Mark’s Gospel in your answer.

‘The teachings of Jesus are not important for Christians today.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to St Mark’s Gospel

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.