Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Miracles - Power over nature: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Miracles - Power over nature.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the account of Jesus calming the storm (Mk 4:35-41), what specific instruction or question does Jesus pose to His disciples after the wind ceases, which highlights the central theme of Power over nature miracles in Mark?

Question 2

1 mark

In the account of Jesus calming the storm (Mk 4:35-41), what does the narrative primarily highlight about the disciples' state of mind during the miracle?

Question 3

1 mark

In the miracle of Feeding the 5,000 (Mk 6:30-44), what does the text suggest is the main limitation of the disciples' understanding, based on the provided explanatory notes?

Question 4

1 mark

In the Miracles - Power over nature section (\(Mk. 4:35-41, 6:30-44\)), what common limitation is identified regarding the disciples' reaction to these events?

Question 5

1 mark

When Jesus fed the five thousand, as recounted in Mark 6:30-44, what did this miracle primarily reveal about Jesus, and what did it highlight about His disciples?

Question 6

2 marks

What was the primary spiritual lesson Jesus intended to teach His disciples when He performed miracles demonstrating Power over nature, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41)?

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Question 7

4 marks

When Jesus performed miracles demonstrating Power over nature, such as calming the storm, the notes indicate the disciples showed limited faith. What critical importance did Jesus aim to point out regarding faith in the face of difficulties?

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Question 8

3 marks

Beyond demonstrating divine control, what specific concern or need of the people is highlighted when Jesus performed miracles involving Power over nature, such as feeding the five thousand?

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Question 9

4 marks

The miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand (Mark 6:30-44) is categorized under Power over nature.

(a) Identify two practical challenges or limitations the disciples expressed when faced with the need to feed the multitude, showing their initial lack of faith or understanding. (2 points)
(b) Explain how this miracle implicitly connected Jesus to the Old Testament tradition of God providing sustenance for Israel (like manna in the wilderness). (2 points)

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