THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 3.3
Lesson 3: The Gospel of Mark
Section 3: Major Themes


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Major Themes

A. Suffering Servant

  1. Jewish Expectations

  2. Jesus' Ministry

  3. Proper Response

B. Conquering King

  1. Proclaimed Kingdom

  2. Demonstrated Power and Authority

  3.  Conquered Enemies

Conclusion



REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Describe the life of the Jews during the last centuries before Christ. Where were most of them living? What happened to those living in Israel?

2. Describe the expectations for the restoration of the kingdom that each Jewish group had during the time of Christ:
Zealots
Apocalyptic groups
Nomists

3. Name the two major themes of the Gospel of Mark.

4. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of each of the following Bible passages:
Mk 10:45
Mk 12:30
Mk 8:34-35
Mk 10:27

5. Mention ways in which Jesus showed that He was the Suffering Servant.

6. Mention where the idea of the Messiah as a suffering servant was described in the Old Testament.

7. What response did Mark want to produce in the readers of his gospel?

8. Mention ways in which Jesus showed that He was the Conquering King.

9. What was Jesus' greatest show of authority, according to the lesson?

10. What was Jesus' greatest victory over His enemies, according to the lesson?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What does it mean for you personally that Jesus is the Suffering Servant?

2. What does it mean for you that He is the Conquering King?

3. How does this lesson encourage you in your Christian life?

4. What is the most important thing you have learned from this whole lesson?