Film Focus: In this enlightening video, Fr. George Teodoro, SJ carefully examines the unique Christology offered by the Gospel of Mark. He begins by discussing how the title Messiah was significant to first century Jews and continues by explaining how Jesus’ use of this term defied everyone’s expectations. He analyzes the use of the term “Son of God” in the Gospel and discusses the term “Son of Man.” He concludes by summarizing how all three of these titles are interconnected in Mark’s Gospel.

Text Focus: Pages 224-226, 230-231, and 234-244

Discussion Questions:

1.   Why might we want to look at the unique portrait of Jesus offered by the Gospel of Mark?

2.   What does the term “Messiah” mean? What did it mean specifically to those living in first century Palestine?

3.   How is “Messiah” used in the Gospel of Mark? What might this tell us about Mark’s view of

Jesus?

4.   How is “Son of God” used in the Gospel of Mark? What might this tell us about Mark’s view of

Jesus?

5.   How is “Son of Man” used in the Gospel of Mark? What might this tell us about Mark’s view of

Jesus?