Home› Study› Mark› Chapter 1

Mark 1

A chapter overview of Mark chapter 1 for Pathfinder Bible Experience 2027, with sample practice questions. 306 questions from this chapter in the PBE Quizin database.

Chapter Overview

The Gospel begins — John the Baptist, Jesus' baptism, and the early Galilean ministry.

Mark opens not with a birth narrative but with a declaration: "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." John the Baptist prepares the way in the wilderness, and Jesus is baptized in the Jordan, where the Father's voice and the Spirit descend like a dove. After 40 days of temptation, Jesus begins His Galilean ministry by calling Simon, Andrew, James, and John, casting out an unclean spirit in the Capernaum synagogue, healing Peter's mother-in-law, and cleansing a leper. The chapter establishes the pace of Mark's Gospel — urgent, action-packed, and focused on Jesus' authority.

Key Verses
Mark 1:1 · Mark 1:11 · Mark 1:15 · Mark 1:17

Sample Questions

According to Mark 1:34, what did Jesus not allow the demons to do? (1 point)
According to Mark 1:16, what were Simon and Andrew casting into the sea, and what was their occupation? (2 points)
According to Mark 1:3, the voice of one crying in the _____ — prepare the way of the Lord make His paths _____. (2 points)
According to Mark 1:11, you are My _____ Son in whom I am well _____. (2 points)
According to Mark 1:15, the _____ is fulfilled and the _____ of God is at hand _____ and ______ in the _____. (5 points)
🔒 301 more questions for Mark 1 unlocked after sign-up.

📖 Practice the full set — free

Get the full set of 306 practice questions for Mark 1, plus every other PBE 2027 chapter.

Create a Free Account Log In

Continue Studying

All of Mark Chapter 2 →