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A1: The day of rest  
(a) Explain why the Pharisees criticised Jesus and his disciples as they walked through a cornfield. (2 marks) Answer
(b) Give two reasons why Christians today believe that it is important to keep Sunday as a day of rest. (2 marks) Answer
A2: The Person of Jesus  
(a) Jesus called himself 'the Son of Man'. What do Christians believe is the importance of this title? (3 marks) Answer
(b) (i) Why did some people think that Jesus might be Elijah or John the Baptist come back from the dead? (2 marks) Answer
(b) (ii) What did Peter say he believed about Jesus when Jesus asked him near Caesarea Philippi? (1 mark) Answer
A3: The Discipleship  
(a) Peter said to Jesus, "We have left everything to follow you" What did Jesus say about how true disciples would be rewarded? (2 marks) Answer
(b) Why did Jesus praise the widow who put two small coins into the Temple treasury? (2 marks) Answer
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A4: Leadership  
(a) What did Jesus say to Simon and Andrew when he called them to be his disciples? (2 marks) Answer
(b) When Jesus sent out the twelve disciples, he gave them some advice. State two instructions he gave them. (2 marks) Answer
A5: The Resurrection  
(a) What message did the women receive from the young man at the tomb? (3 marks) Answer
(b) Mark records several appearances of the risen Jesus. State two of these. (2 marks) Answer
B6: Baptism  
Read the following passage from Mark's gospel: Not long afterwards Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you."  
(a) Suggest two ways in which Jesus' baptism was a turning point in his life. (2 marks) Answer
(b) Explain the importance of the words underlined in the passage. (2 marks) Answer
(c) Describe a ceremony of believers' baptism. (4 marks) Answer
(d) "Christians should follow the example of Jesus and be baptised only when they are adult." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5 marks) Answer
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B7: Authority  

Here are two Christian views on Mark's account of Blind Bartimaeus.

Sangit: "This was a miracle. It is recorded by Mark exactly as it happened. God made sure that Mark wrote the truth. The cure of the blind man was a sign that Jesus was the Messiah, and had special powers."

David: "Jesus might have had special powers, but that's not important. Mark wants the story to show that people are self-centred and 'blind' to the truth. Jesus makes a difference and opens people's eyes to the truth. That is the real miracle."

  
(a) Explain how, in different ways, each of these Christians believes that Mark's Gospel is the Word of God. (4 marks) Answer
(b) Suggest three ways in which Mark may have obtained information for his gospel. (3 marks) Answer
(c) "The events in Mark's Gospel happened two thousand years ago. Christians today may find them interesting to read about, but they should concentrate on helping the poor and loving their neighbour." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5 marks) Answer
B8: The Last Supper  
(a) Why is this meal called The Last Supper? (1 mark) Answer
(b) What did Jesus say at the Last Supper as he held (2 marks)
  

(i) the bread?

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(ii) the cup of wine?

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(c) At the Last Supper Jesus warned his disciples that one of them would betray him.  

(i) What did Jesus say at the Last Supper about the person who would betray him? (2 marks)

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(ii) Describe how Jesus was betrayed, according to Mark. (3 marks)

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(d) Some Christians celebrate Holy Communion around a table. Explain why they prefer to do this. (2 marks) Answer
(e) Describe another way in which Christians may receive bread and wine during a church service. (2 marks) Answer
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C9  
(a) Describe either the healing of Jairus's daughter, or the healing of the epileptic boy. You should include:
  • the request for the healing
  • the words of Jesus
  • the reactions of other people
  • the effect on the person healed (8 marks)
  

(b) Explain why the healing story you have chosen is important for Christians today when thinking about faith, prayer and commitment. (7 marks)

  

For Jarius Daughter

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For Epilectic Boy

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(c) Jesus said to the woman with a haemorrhage, "Your faith has made you well." How important is faith for healing? Give reasons for your opinion showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5 marks)

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C10  
(a) A man once asked Jesus, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Describe in detail the conversation which followed between Jesus and this man. (7 marks) Answer

(b) Explain how, according to Mark, Jesus showed people that their words and actions were connected with the coming of the Kingdom of God. You may include in your answer:

  • the parables and sayings of the Kingdom
  • Jesus' teaching about the entry to the Kingdom
  • Jesus' words to the lawyer on the Greatest Commandment (8 marks)
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(c) "Christians believe that they will experience the Kingdom of God in heaven, but not on earth." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5 marks) Answer
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