Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Passion - Before suffering : Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

During the events Before suffering, specifically the anointing at Bethany (Mk 14:3-9), why did Jesus defend the woman who poured expensive perfume on Him?

Question 2

1 mark

Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem, riding on a colt (\(Mk. 11:1-10\)), served as a prophetic sign of His Messiahship. However, the crowd's reaction highlighted a key misunderstanding of His role. What was the central nature of this misunderstanding?

Question 3

1 mark

In the Entrance into Jerusalem (Mk 11:1-10), the crowd shouted "Hosanna!" and spread cloaks on the road. Based on the notes, what did this reaction primarily reveal about the people's expectations?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the explanatory notes on the Entrance into Jerusalem (\(Mk. 11:1-10\)), what does the act of Jesus riding on a colt signify in relation to His Messiahship?

Question 5

1 mark

Regarding the Anointing at Bethany (\(Mk. 14:1-11\)), how does the text describe the act in relation to Jesus' fate?

Question 6

5 marks

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus experienced intense human struggle. How does His prayer to "take this cup" and His final submission to God's will serve as an example for the disciples' response to temptation?

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Question 7

6 marks

At the Anointing at Bethany, Jesus stated that the woman's deed was a preparation for His death. Evaluate the significance of this event in the context of the Jewish leaders' plot and Judas' subsequent decision.

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Question 8

6 marks

During the Last Supper, Jesus connected the elements of the bread and wine to the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Analyze the theological significance of this connection for the disciples' understanding of Jesus' upcoming sacrifice.

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Question 9

5 marks

The anointing at Bethany (Mk 14:1-11) is described as a preparation for Jesus' burial.

(a) Contrast the reaction of the bystanders with Jesus' own interpretation of the woman's deed. (3 points)
(b) Explain the connection between this event and the plot of the Jewish leaders to arrest Jesus. (2 points)

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Question 10

6 marks

The Last Supper is a foundational event occurring before the suffering of Jesus (Mk 14:12-31).

(a) Explain the theological significance of the 'Blood of the Covenant' mentioned by Jesus during the meal. (2 points)
(b) How did the context of the Passover Feast influence the meaning Jesus attributed to the bread and the wine? (2 points)
(c) Based on the text, how did Jesus use this meal to foretell the specific reactions of His disciples during His arrest? (2 points)

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