AQA GCSE St Mark's Gospel: Context and Set Text 1: John's preparation for Jesus' ministry

Gospel

The good news that Jesus wasn’t only the Messiah, but also God living among us.

Two interpretations of Mark’s Gospel as the “Word of God”

• Some believe that the “Word of God” implies that it was dictated by the Holy Spirit.

• Others believe the writers were inspired.

Quote that shows Jesus is the Christ from Set Text 1, 1:1-8, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry (What is it?, What does it mean?, What does it do?)

• “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah”

• Means “God is salvation”

• Makes it clear from the outset the Jesus is the anointed one.

Quote that shows John (the person introduced) as fulfilling old testament prophecies. from Set Text 1, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry 1:1-8 (What is it?)

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare the way for the Lord.”

From Set Text 1, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry 1:1-8.Quote that shows John fufilling _______ and he is the _____________:

prophecy, messenger. “And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance”

From Set Text 1, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry 1:1-8. Quote related to clothing and wildness and what was baptism?

“John wore clothing made of camel’s hair […] and he ate locusts and wild honey”, Baptism was a sign of repentance and turning away from sin and towards God.

From Set Text 1, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry 1:1-8. Quotes that support Mark’s claim of _________:”_________________” and “_________”

“a voice of one calling in the wilderness”, “After me comes the one more powerful than I”,”he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”

From Set Text 1, John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry 1:1-8. What does the quote “he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” suggest?

Jesus would give all Christians the gift of the Holy Spirit and courage because God is with them