Jesus and those disregarded by society (Mark)

Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Parable of the Sower?

A Clay soil

B Good soil

C Rocky ground

D Thorn bushes

Give two things that Jesus said when he healed the epileptic (‘demon-possessed’) boy.

Explain two contrasting views about Jesus and the children who were brought to him.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the Mission of the Twelve.

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

‘Jesus concentrated his work on those ignored by the society of his day.’

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]

Which one of the following did the disciples try to heal?

A The epileptic (demon-possessed) boy

B The Greek (Syro-Phoenician) woman’s daughter

C The man with leprosy

D The woman with a haemorrhage

Give two things that Jesus said would be the rewards of discipleship.

Explain two contrasting beliefs about the Parable of the Sower.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the anointing at Bethany.

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

‘For Christians, the Kingdom of God is here now.’

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]

Which one of the following did Jesus tell the twelve disciples to take with them on their mission?

A Bag (pack)

B Bread

C Money

D Staff (stick)

Give two instructions that Jesus gave to the rich man who wanted to inherit eternal life.

Explain two contrasting beliefs about the importance of the meeting of Jesus with the woman with a haemorrhage.

Explain two things that Christians might learn from the healing of the man with leprosy.

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

‘Obeying the Commandment to “love God” is all that a believer must do to live a Christian life.’

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]

Which one of the following did Jesus say would grow so large that birds could nest in its shade?

A Fig Tree

B Mustard Seed

C Olive Tree

D Wheat Seed

Give two things that Jesus said to the man with leprosy after he had asked Jesus to heal him.

Explain two similar Christian beliefs about the healing of the Greek (Syro-Phoenician) woman’s daughter.

Explain two things that Christians can learn from the story of the call of the first disciples.

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

‘Having faith in God is the most important message of St Mark’s Gospel.’

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]

Which one of the following did Jesus praise for their gift in the Temple?

A The epileptic (demon-possessed) boy

B The rich man

C The widow

D The woman with the haemorrhage

Give two things that Jesus said to the disciples when they tried to stop the children coming to him.

Explain two similar Christian beliefs about the meaning of the parable of the mustard seed.

Explain two Christian beliefs about Peter’s denials.

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

‘Jesus cared only about those disregarded by society.’

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]

Which one of the following asked Jesus, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’

A The man with leprosy

B The rich man

C The widow at the treasury

D The woman with a haemorrhage

Give two teachings that Jesus gave at the Commission (after the resurrection).

Explain two contrasting views about Jesus spending time with tax collectors and sinners.

Explain two things the healing of the epileptic (demon-possessed) boy teaches about faith.

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

‘Mark’s Gospel was written only to help people remember the teachings of 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 in your answer

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]