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.
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.
Study Outcomes
- Recall Key Narratives -
Identify and recount the main events from the Gospel of Mark chapters 6 - 7 covered in this quiz.
- Analyze Miracles -
Examine the significance of miracles like the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water, and explain their theological implications.
- Interpret Parables -
Understand Jesus' parable of the sower and other teachings, interpreting their core messages about faith and discipleship.
- Describe Teachings on Purity -
Explain Jesus' lessons on ritual purity and defilement in Mark 7, articulating their relevance in the early church context.
- Evaluate Disciples' Roles -
Assess the responses and challenges faced by the disciples in chapters 6 and 7 and their impact on the gospel narrative.
- Apply Scriptural Insights -
Transfer principles from Mark's gospel into personal study or teaching settings, enhancing Sunday School discussions with quiz insights.
Cheat Sheet
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.