Home› Study› Mark

Mark — PBE 2027 Study Guide

The Gospel of action — Jesus on the move.

The shortest and most fast-paced of the four Gospels, written by John Mark. Emphasizes Jesus' miracles, His suffering, and the call to costly discipleship.

Author
John Mark
Chapters
16
Date written
c. AD 50–65
Audience
Roman Gentile Christians
Key theme
Jesus the suffering Servant
Notable passages
Mark 1:1–11, 8:27–38, 10:42–45, 14–16

Overview

The Gospel of Mark is the second book of the New Testament and traditionally the earliest written Gospel. Mark, also called John Mark, was a companion of Peter and Paul. His Gospel is short, urgent, and full of action — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant-King: powerful in word and deed, yet headed toward the cross. Major themes include the kingdom of God, the meaning of true discipleship, and Jesus' identity as the Messiah and Son of God. The Gospel reaches its climax at the cross (chapter 15) and the empty tomb (chapter 16).

Chapters

Browse each chapter for a study overview and sample practice questions:

Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16

Sample Practice Questions

A small preview from the PBE Quizin database — the full set of questions for Mark is available free to all signed-up users:

Mark 4
According to Mark 4:37, True or False: The waves beat into the boat so that it was already filling. (1 point)
Mark 2
According to Mark 2:17, those who are _____ have no need of a physician but those who are _____ — I did not come to call the righteous but sinners. (2 points)
Mark 9
According to Mark 9:17, what was wrong with the boy people brought to Jesus? (1 point)
Mark 13
According to Mark 13:27, True or False: The angels will gather the elect from the four winds. (1 point)
Mark 13
According to Mark 13:10, True or False: Jesus said the gospel must first be preached to all nations. (1 point)
Mark 1
According to Mark 1:5, what two groups went out to John? (2 points)
Mark 2
According to Mark 2:14, whose son was Levi? (1 point)
Mark 14
According to Mark 14:24, what did Jesus say about the cup? (2 points)
🔒 Hundreds more questions for Mark are available after signing up — free.

📖 Practice the full set — free

Sign up free to access every PBE 2027 practice question for Mark, plus flashcards, verse memorization, live multiplayer Bible Bowl, and progress tracking.

Create a Free Account Log In

Other PBE 2027 Books

1 John

Walking in light, love, and truth.

A pastoral letter from the Apostle John addressing assurance, love, and warnings against false teaching about Jesus.

Read the 1 John study guide →

2 John

Truth and love, side by side.

A short personal letter from the Apostle John to 'the elect lady,' urging continued faithfulness and warning about traveling false teachers.

Read the 2 John study guide →

3 John

Hospitality, integrity, and church politics.

John's personal note to his friend Gaius, commending faithful hospitality and rebuking the troublemaker Diotrephes.

Read the 3 John study guide →

1 Peter

Living hope in the middle of suffering.

Peter's letter to scattered Christians enduring persecution, reminding them of their living hope, holy calling, and Christ's example in suffering.

Read the 1 Peter study guide →

2 Peter

Final words against false teaching.

Peter's farewell letter, warning believers against destructive false teachers and reassuring them of Christ's certain return.

Read the 2 Peter study guide →