Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Ministry - Preparation: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Ministry - Preparation.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the preparation for Jesus' ministry (Mk 1:2-8), what was the primary purpose of John the Baptist's message regarding baptism?

Question 2

1 mark

According to the Synoptic Gospels, what was the central message of John the Baptist's preaching, which prepared the way for Jesus?

Question 3

1 mark

How does the temptation of Jesus (Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13) serve as a functional model for His followers according to the explanatory notes in the Ministry - Preparation section?

Question 4

1 mark

In the preparation for His ministry, John the Baptist preached a specific message. According to Mark 1:2-8, what were the two central themes of his ministry intended to prepare the people for Jesus?

Question 5

1 mark

According to the preparation for Jesus' ministry in Mark 1:2-8, what was the specific significance of John the Baptist's clothing and diet (camel's hair, leather belt, locusts, and wild honey)?

Question 6

2 marks

What was the primary focus of John the Baptist's message and ministry, according to the preparation for Jesus' Ministry?

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Question 7

3 marks

The ministry of John the Baptist is described as a period of Preparation for Jesus' public ministry.

(a) According to Mark 1:2-8, describe two distinct characteristics of John the Baptist's message and actions, focusing on his appearance and his call to the people. (2 points)
(b) Explain the theological importance of Jesus choosing to be baptized by John, even though Jesus was without sin. (1 point)

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