This Mark 1 quiz features 22 thought-provoking questions carefully crafted to cover all the verses in the chapter.
Each question is followed by five possible answers, giving you ample opportunity to challenge your knowledge and understanding of this Mark chapter 1.
Keep in mind, this Bible quiz on Mark chapter 1 is meant to be tricky, so ensure you cross-reference with Mark 1 in the KJV Bible to validate your answers at the end of the entire questions.
All right, let’s dive into the deep waters of Mark 1!
(Also: Take a quiz on Matthew Chapter 28)
Bible Quiz on Mark Chapter 1
Mark 1 Quiz Questions
Question 1:
Who is described as “the voice of one crying in the wilderness” in Mark 1?
a) Jesus of Nazareth
b) Simon Peter
c) John the Baptist
d) The Apostle Paul
e) King Herod
Question 2:
What was John’s primary message in the wilderness?
a) The Kingdom of God is at hand.
b) Repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
c) The Messiah will come from Bethlehem.
d) Keep the Sabbath holy.
e) Pay your taxes to Rome.
Question 3:
What did John the Baptist wear?
a) A white robe with a golden sash.
b) Camel’s hair and a leather belt.
c) Purple garments of royalty.
d) Sackcloth and ashes.
e) Linen robes.
Question 4:
What did John the Baptist eat?
a) Manna and quail
b) Bread and wine
c) Locusts and honey
d) Fish and bread
e) Dates and almonds
Question 5:
John baptized with water, but he said someone would come after him and baptize with what?
a) Fire and brimstone
b) Wine and bread
c) Holy Spirit
d) Gold and silver
e) Sacred oils
Question 6:
Where did the Spirit send Jesus immediately after His baptism?
a) To Jerusalem
b) To the mountain to pray
c) Into the wilderness
d) To Nazareth
e) To the Sea of Galilee
Question 7:
How many days was Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan?
a) 7 days
b) 40 days
c) 12 days
d) 3 days
e) 50 days
Question 8:
After John was put in prison, what message did Jesus proclaim in Galilee?
a) The first shall be last and the last first.
b) Love your neighbor as yourself.
c) Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
d) The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the gospel.
e) Ask, and it shall be given to you.
Question 9:
Who declared, “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”?
a) John the Baptist
b) Simon Peter
c) A voice from heaven
d) The Pharisees
e) The people of Galilee
Question 10:
In Capernaum, where did Jesus teach on the Sabbath that astonished many because of His authority?
a) At the Sea of Galilee
b) In someone’s home
c) On a mountain
d) In the synagogue
e) At the marketplace
Question 11:
Who did Jesus heal in Capernaum after leaving the synagogue?
a) A man with leprosy
b) A woman with an issue of blood
c) Simon’s mother-in-law
d) A blind man
e) A man with a withered hand
Question 12:
At evening, after sunset, why did people come to Jesus in Capernaum?
a) To challenge His teachings
b) To attend a feast He was hosting
c) To hear Him preach about the kingdom of God
d) To bring to Him all who were sick or possessed with demons
e) To arrest Him
Question 13:
Where did Jesus go early in the morning while it was still dark after healing many in Capernaum?
a) To the temple in Jerusalem
b) To a neighboring town
c) To the seaside
d) To a desolate place to pray
e) To John the Baptist’s camp
Question 14:
Who found Jesus when He was in the desolate place?
a) The Pharisees
b) A large crowd from Capernaum
c) John the Baptist’s disciples
d) Simon and those who were with him
e) A Roman centurion
Question 15:
After the healing in Capernaum, what did Jesus do throughout all Galilee?
a) He built churches and centers of worship.
b) He retreated and fasted for 40 days.
c) He preached in their synagogues and cast out demons.
d) He held large feasts for the people.
e) He wrote down His teachings for future generations.
Question 16:
After Jesus healed a leper, what did He sternly warn him not to do?
a) Return to his home
b) Touch anyone for seven days
c) Tell anyone about the healing
d) Come near Him again
e) Go into the synagogue
Question 17:
Despite Jesus’ warning, what did the healed leper begin to do?
a) He immediately went to the Pharisees.
b) He started following Jesus as a disciple.
c) He left the region and was never heard from again.
d) He began to talk freely and spread the news.
e) He hid in his home, fearing retaliation.
Question 18:
What was the result of the leper’s actions after being healed?
a) Jesus was welcomed into every town.
b) Jesus could no longer openly enter a town
c) Jesus was arrested by the Pharisees.
d) People stopped believing in Jesus’ powers.
e) Jesus decided to leave Galilee for Judea.
Question 19:
Throughout Mark 1, what action does Jesus perform that showcases His authority over the spiritual realm?
a) He walks on water.
b) He multiplies food.
c) He casts out demons.
d) He raises someone from the dead.
e) He changes water into wine.
Question 20:
Why were people astonished at Jesus’ teaching in the synagogue of Capernaum?
a) Because He spoke in parables.
b) Because He taught as one having authority
c) Because He quoted from unknown scriptures.
d) Because He spoke in multiple languages.
e) Because He only cited John the Baptist.
(Also: Take a quiz on Mark 2)
Answers to Mark 1 Quiz Questions
Answer 1:
c) John the Baptist
Explanation: In Mark 1:3, it is written, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'”
Answer 2:
b) Repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Explanation: Mark 1:4 states, “John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
Answer 3:
b) Camel’s hair and a leather belt.
Explanation: As per Mark 1:6, “Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.”
Answer 4:
c) Locusts and honey
Explanation: This is described in Mark 1:6.
Answer 5:
c) Holy Spirit
Explanation: John the Baptist said in Mark 1:8, “I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Answer 6:
c) Into the wilderness
Explanation: Mark 1:12 mentions, “The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.”
Answer 7:
b) 40 days
Explanation: As stated in Mark 1:13, “And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to him.”
Answer 8:
d) The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the gospel.
Explanation: Mark 1:14-15 records, “Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.'”
Answer 9:
c) A voice from heaven
Explanation: This is described in Mark 1:11, “And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.'”
Answer 10:
d) In the synagogue
Explanation: Mark 1:21-22 says, “And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.”
Answer 11:
c) Simon’s mother-in-law
Explanation: As per Mark 1:30-31, “Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.”
Answer 12:
d) To bring to Him all who were sick or possessed with demons
Explanation: Mark 1:32 says, “That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons.”
Answer 13:
d) To a desolate place to pray
Explanation: Mark 1:35 mentions, “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.”
Answer 14:
d) Simon and those who were with him
Explanation: As described in Mark 1:36, “And Simon and those who were with him searched for him.”
Answer 15:
c) He preached in their synagogues and cast out demons.
Explanation: Mark 1:39 states, “And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.”
Answer 16:
c) Tell anyone about the healing
Explanation: In Mark 1:43-44, “And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, and said to him, ‘See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.'”
Answer 17:
d) He began to talk freely and spread the news.
Explanation: Mark 1:45 says, “But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news…”
Answer 18:
b) Jesus could no longer openly enter a town
Explanation: As per Mark 1:45, “…so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter.”
Answer 19:
c) He casts out demons.
Explanation: Throughout Mark 1, especially in verses 25-27 and 34, Jesus casts out demons showcasing His authority over the spiritual realm.
Answer 20:
b) Because He taught as one having authority
Explanation: Mark 1:22 mentions, “And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.”
