Mark Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Mark with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
Mark quiz questions and answers
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1. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
- A) James
- B) Levi
- C) John the Baptist (correct answer)
- D) Peter
Answer: John the Baptist. John the Baptist baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of His ministry. Mark 1:9
2. How many apostles did Jesus choose?
- A) Eight
- B) Fourteen
- C) Ten
- D) Twelve (correct answer)
Answer: Twelve. Jesus chose twelve apostles to be His closest followers and to spread His message. Mark 3:14
3. What does the parable of the sower illustrate?
- A) The value of wealth
- B) The kingdom of God (correct answer)
- C) The power of faith
- D) The importance of prayer
Answer: The kingdom of God. The parable of the sower illustrates how different people receive the message of the kingdom of God. Mark 4:14
4. What did Jesus do for the demon-possessed man in Gerasenes?
- A) He healed him (correct answer)
- B) He ignored him
- C) He imprisoned him
- D) He baptized him
Answer: He healed him. Jesus healed the demon-possessed man, restoring him to his right mind. Mark 5:15
5. What did Jesus feed to the 4,000?
- A) Manna
- B) Fruits and nuts
- C) Meat and vegetables
- D) Fish and bread (correct answer)
Answer: Fish and bread. Jesus miraculously fed the 4,000 with fish and bread, demonstrating His compassion. Mark 8:6
6. What did Peter confess about Jesus?
- A) He is a teacher
- B) He is a prophet
- C) He is a king
- D) He is the Messiah (correct answer)
Answer: He is the Messiah. Peter confessed that Jesus is the Messiah, recognizing His divine identity. Mark 8:29
7. What significant event happened on the Mount of Transfiguration?
- A) Jesus was baptized
- B) Jesus healed a blind man
- C) Jesus fed the 5,000
- D) Jesus was transfigured (correct answer)
Answer: Jesus was transfigured. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was transfigured, revealing His divine glory. Mark 9:2
8. What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
- A) A donkey (correct answer)
- B) A horse
- C) A chariot
- D) A camel
Answer: A donkey. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and symbolizing peace. Mark 11:7
9. Who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
- A) Thomas
- B) John
- C) Judas (correct answer)
- D) Peter
Answer: Judas. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, leading to His arrest. Mark 14:10
10. What commission did Jesus give to His disciples after His resurrection?
- A) To write the Gospels
- B) To perform miracles
- C) To build a temple
- D) To spread the Good News (correct answer)
Answer: To spread the Good News. Jesus commissioned His disciples to spread the Good News to all nations after His resurrection. Mark 16:15