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Worksheet on Guide chapter 8 Mark 1-8

Worksheet on Guide chapter 8 Mark 1-8

Q Worksheet on Guide ch 8; Mark chs 1-8 1. According to p 108 in the Guide, what are the ways each of the following Gospels connects Jesus to the Old Testament?

Q 2. What was Irenaeus’ approach to reading the Gospels? How did it differ from that of Marcion and Tatian? 3. According to Dr. Holmes, how is the topic of discipleship approached differently in each of the Gospels? Respond in at least 2 sentences per Gospel. 4. Read Mark 1.1-11 and, with the help of your study notes, identify at least three references (explicit quotations or allusions) to passages in the OT. 5. Mark is a story of conflict. Identify at least two instances where Jesus experiences conflict. Identify who he is coming into conflict with and the nature of the conflict.

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A. Matthew – There is evidence of Jesus being a descendant from the family line of Abraham as well as that of David. B. Mark – The Son of God is none other than Jesus Christ. There is similarity between the kings of Israel and Jesus. C. Luke – The birth of Jesus by a virgin. D. John – There has been involvement of Jesus in the process of Creation because of Jesus being the word of God as well as the most divine.