AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Textual studies June 2025 question paper 8063/2B

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

Which one of the following describes the way in which Jesus met the paralysed man?

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Give two reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is important for Christians today.

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about why Pilate sentenced Jesus to death.

• You must refer to a Christian belief.

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

Explain two ways in which St Mark shows that God was present at the Transfiguration of Jesus.

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

‘The conversation at Caesarea Philippi shows that ‘Messiah’ was not a good title for Jesus.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support 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 people asked Jesus, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’

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Name two of the fishermen Jesus called to be his first disciples.

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about the call of Levi, a tax collector.

• You must refer to a Christian belief.

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

Explain two teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

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

‘Peter sets a good example of discipleship for Christians today.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support 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.