New Testament - Overview and Mark

The term "synoptic" means

This is the fancy Greek word for the core teachings about Jesus, referring to preaching to unbelieving people.

The word "gospel" means:

A term that means "non-Jewish"

Compared to Luke's college professorship-like writing style, Mark's command of grammar is like:

How does the Hebrew word "Messiah" translate:

BONUS: How does the fancy Greek word "Eucharist" translate into English?

Because the Gospel of Mark's focus on the messianic suffering of Jesus, we can infer that the community Mark wrote for:

Why do scholars think that Mark was the first of the synoptic gospels written and a primary source for the other two?

Which sect was Jesus most closely paralleled with in belief and practice?

How do you feel about tomorrow's Demonstration of Learning?!

This is the concept that refers to Jesus insisting on whomever he encounters to not tell anyone that he is Christ.

What is the correct order of the gospels' formation?

Why is it a little easier to date the writing of the Synoptic Gospels?

Which Gospel's audience was primarily the Hellenists (Greeks)?

This is the fancy Greek word for "the work of and for the people", or the ritual worship for Christians - the Eucharist.

This concept means "Taking on human flesh", or God becoming human

The Gospel of Mark portrays this person as very human, inquisitive, and even angry.

What do the fancy Greek words "ballo" and "para" combine to mean?

It is both convenient and correct to continue to use the tradition names of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as authors.

The Gospel of Mark's portrayal of the Passion is marked by:

The clearest definition of this concept is Jesus saying: "Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant."

Why is it difficult to date Jesus' life and death?

From where do we have the names associated with each of the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?

This gospel is independent from the rest, preserved in the churches from which it was created.

Who were the insurrectionist sect of 1st Century Jewish Palestine?

Which Gospel has the "keyword" of "fulfilled"

This is the fancy Greek word for "teaching" directed to people who are already Christians, so to deepen their faith.

Scholars believe that the Gospel of Mark was written around what historical event?

The idea that the Gospel of Mark and an unknown "Q" are the primary sources for Matthew and Luke:

The Sanhedrin were the supreme court members of which Jewish sect?

Who does the Gospel of Mark portray as not being able to understand Jesus' teachings and actions?

Which is considered the last of the gospels to be written?

This concept refers to the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection that is the central place of all the gospels.