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Mark 6 quiz and Mark 7: test your Gospel of Mark knowledge

Quick, free Mark 6 and 7 quiz to test your knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Then Jia HuiUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Coral background with paper art showing open Bible pages, question marks quiz for Gospel of Mark chapters six to seven

Use this Mark 6 and 7 quiz to review Jesus' miracles, teachings, and debates about tradition, and see what you know at a glance. For context, try our Bible quiz Mark 1-3, compare the shared story in the feeding the five thousand quiz, or zoom out with a broader New Testament quiz.

Whom did Jesus send out in chapter 6 to preach and cast out demons?
The Twelve
The Scribes
The Seventy
The Elders
In Mark 6:7 Jesus specifically calls the Twelve and sends them out in pairs to preach repentance and cast out demons, granting them authority over unclean spirits. This commissioning is central to the mission narrative in chapter 6.
How many loaves and fish did Jesus use to feed the five thousand?
Five loaves and five fish
Six loaves and two fish
Seven loaves and three fish
Five loaves and two fish
Mark 6:3844 records that Jesus multiplied five barley loaves and two fish to feed five thousand men, besides women and children. The detail of five loaves and two fish highlights both scarcity and divine provision.
What act did Jesus perform that terrified his disciples on the Sea of Galilee?
He walked on water
He calmed a storm
He fed the four thousand
He healed a blind man
In Mark 6:4851, during a storm Jesus approaches the disciples boat by walking on the sea, causing them initial fear and confusion until he identifies himself. This miracle demonstrates his authority over nature.
Who was beheaded at Herods birthday celebration?
John the Baptist
James
Andrew
Peter
Mark 6:1729 narrates how Herod Antipas, at the request of Herodiass daughter, ordered the beheading of John the Baptist during his birthday feast. John had rebuked Herod for his unlawful marriage.
After feeding the five thousand, how many baskets of leftover pieces were collected?
Twelve baskets
Seven baskets
Five baskets
Three baskets
In Mark 6:43, the disciples gather twelve baskets full of leftover fragments after Jesus fed the five thousand, illustrating the abundance of the miracle.
In chapter 7, what ritual practice were the Pharisees criticizing Jesus' disciples for neglecting?
Tithing herbs
Washing of hands before eating
Paying temple tax
Fasting twice a week
Mark 7:15 describes the Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem confronting Jesus because his disciples ate without performing the traditional ritual washing of hands, which they saw as a violation of purity laws.
Which prophet does Jesus quote when rebuking the Pharisees for honoring God with their lips while their hearts were far from Him?
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Daniel
Ezekiel
In Mark 7:6 Jesus quotes Isaiah 29:13 to rebuke the Pharisees, saying, These people honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me, exposing hypocrisy in religious practice.
Where did Jesus heal the deaf and mute man by saying Ephphatha, meaning Be opened?
Region of Judea
Region of Tyre
Region of Decapolis
Region of Gennesaret
Mark 7:3135 details Jesus returning from Tyre and Sidon into the region of Decapolis, where he heals a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, using the Aramaic word Ephphatha.
To which region did Jesus travel when he encountered the Syrophoenician woman seeking healing for her daughter?
Decapolis
Tyre and Sidon
Galilee
Judea
Mark 7:2426 tells us that Jesus went into the region of Tyre and Sidon, where a Syrophoenician woman pleaded for the healing of her demon-possessed daughter. This setting underscores Jesus outreach beyond Israel.
What term did Jesus use to describe Gentiles when speaking to the Syrophoenician woman before healing her daughter?
Dogs
Strangers
Outcasts
Pagans
In Mark 7:27, Jesus says, Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the childrens bread and throw it to the dogs. He uses the term dogs to test her faith, and her response leads to her daughters healing.
At what time of night did Jesus walk on the sea to reach his disciples boat?
First watch
Third watch
Second watch
Fourth watch
Mark 6:48 indicates that Jesus came to his disciples by walking on the sea during the fourth watch of the night (between 3:00 and 6:00 AM), emphasizing the miraculous nature of his arrival.
According to Jesus in Mark 7:15, what does he identify as the true source of defilement?
Failing temple rituals
Eating unclean meats
What proceeds out of the persons heart
Touching ceremonial objects
In Mark 7:15 Jesus teaches that it is not external factors like food that defile a person, but rather what comes out of ones heartevil thoughts, immorality, and malice. This shifts the focus from ritual purity to moral integrity.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recall Key Narratives -

    Identify and recount the main events from the Gospel of Mark chapters 6 - 7 covered in this quiz.

  2. Analyze Miracles -

    Examine the significance of miracles like the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water, and explain their theological implications.

  3. Interpret Parables -

    Understand Jesus' parable of the sower and other teachings, interpreting their core messages about faith and discipleship.

  4. Describe Teachings on Purity -

    Explain Jesus' lessons on ritual purity and defilement in Mark 7, articulating their relevance in the early church context.

  5. Evaluate Disciples' Roles -

    Assess the responses and challenges faced by the disciples in chapters 6 and 7 and their impact on the gospel narrative.

  6. Apply Scriptural Insights -

    Transfer principles from Mark's gospel into personal study or teaching settings, enhancing Sunday School discussions with quiz insights.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Miracles of Provision and Power -

    In Mark 6:30 - 44 and 6:45 - 52, Jesus feeds the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish and then walks on water, demonstrating both divine provision and mastery over nature (Oxford Bible Commentary). Remember the "5 - 2 Meal & Sea Miracle" mnemonic to link these stories in your mind: five loaves, two fish, storm stilling.

  2. Faith over Fear Mnemonic -

    When the disciples panic in the boat (Mark 6:50), Jesus says, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." Use the alliterative phrase "Faith Facing Fear" to recall that trust in Jesus' presence dispels panic (Journal of Biblical Literature).

  3. Prophetic Rejection at Nazareth -

    Mark 6:1 - 6 recounts Jesus' visit to Nazareth where locals reject Him, illustrating the prophetic motif of a prophet without honor among his own people (Encyclopedia of the Bible). This event underscores how familiarity can blind us to authority.

  4. The Twelve's Mission Mandate -

    In Mark 6:7 - 13, Jesus sends the Twelve out two by two with no extra provisions, teaching reliance on God and hospitality's role in spreading the gospel (Society of Biblical Literature Commentary). Recall "Pair Up & Pack Light" as a study catchphrase.

  5. Heart-Based Purity Paradigm -

    Mark 7:1 - 23 shifts purity from external rituals to internal motives, where Jesus says evil thoughts defile a person, not unwashed hands (Harvard Theological Review). Use the "Heart First, Hands Last" trick to remember this teaching.

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