The final days in Jerusalem (Mark)

Which one of the following was the place where Jesus was baptised?

A River Jordan

B Mount of Olives

C Sea of Galilee

D The Temple

Give two things that the High Priest said to Jesus in the trial before the Jewish authorities.

Explain two contrasting views about Jesus’ conversation with the disciples at Caesarea Philippi.

Explain two things that Christians might learn from the healing of Jairus’ daughter.

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

‘Mark’s story of the women’s visit to Jesus’ tomb is clear evidence of the resurrection.’

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.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

In which one of the following places was Jesus arrested?

A Gethsemane

B High Priest’s courtyard

C Pilate’s house

D The Temple

Give two things that happened at the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the baptism of Jesus.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the Crucifixion of Jesus.

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

‘St Mark’s Gospel uses titles for Jesus (such as Son of God), from which Christians can learn all they need to know about Jesus.’

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.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

How many others were crucified with Jesus according to St Mark’s Gospel?

A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

Give two things Jesus said when he prayed in Gethsemane (on the night of his arrest).

Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the Feeding of the Five Thousand.

Explain two lessons Christians might learn from Jesus’ reply to the request made by James and John.

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

‘The titles given to Jesus in St Mark’s Gospel are not helpful to 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 in your answer

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths

Which one of the following disciples was not with Jesus at the Transfiguration?

A Andrew

B James

C John

D Peter

Give two reasons why Jesus was rejected at Nazareth.

Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the events in Gethsemane on the night Jesus was arrested.

Explain two things that Christians can learn from the healing of Bartimaeus.

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

‘The evidence in Mark’s Gospel shows that Jesus did rise from the dead.’

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 in your answer

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

To which one of the following disciples did Jesus say, ‘Get behind me Satan’?

A Andrew

B James

C Judas

D Peter

Give two things that Jesus said to the paralysed man brought to Jesus by his friends.

Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the trial of Jesus before Pilate.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the work of John the Baptist.

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

‘The miracles of Jesus did not happen.’

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 in your answer

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]