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Matthew 3:13-17. New King James Version. John Baptizes Jesus. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”. 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to ...
Mar 26, 2024 · John was related to Jesus, as their mothers were relatives (Luke 1:36). In fact, when the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus, he also told her about John. When Mary was carrying Jesus in her womb, she visited Elizabeth, and John leapt in his mother’s womb for joy at the sound of Mary’s voice (Luke 1:39-45).
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A few days ago, my wife and I watched a special televised broadcast of Billy Graham’s evangelistic campaign in Dallas, Texas, last Fall. There was some great music by Michael W. Smith and the Gaither Vocal Band. Then, when it came time for Billy Graham to speak, he was introduced by former President George Bush. What a wonderful compliment to Mr. G...
We should begin by making some observations regarding John the Baptist. (1) John the Baptist was a unique individual, a man who definitely stood apart from the crowd. It was God’s will that John not be contaminated by the corrupt religious system of his day. He was a Nazarite from birth and was filled with the Holy Spirit while still in the womb (L...
John played a vital role in the commencement of our Lord’s ministry. He called upon men to be prepared for the coming of the Messiah. His message is far from obsolete: the Lord Jesus Christ is coming again, for the second time, and this time it will be to judge men. He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appoint...
Apr 29, 2022 · It is widely accepted that John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. John told the people that Jesus was the son of God and reinforced this message after he baptized him. The Gospel of John states that John the
The Forerunner of Jesus: John the Baptist. In a democracy like the United States of America, we do not live under the rule of a king. Instead, we have an elected servant to serve us, so we do not see much of the display of royalty.
Jun 25, 2019 · By. Mary Fairchild. Updated on June 25, 2019. Before Jesus began his earthly ministry, John the Baptist was God's appointed messenger. John had been traveling around, announcing the coming of the Messiah to the people throughout the regions of Jerusalem and Judea.
Aug 3, 2005 · Based on an exploration of John’s baptism and ministry within the context of Second-Temple Judaism, the significance of Jesus’ baptism is explored: it is a significant turning point in Jesus’ life; Jesus is identifying with Israel’s need to repent, and he is in agreement with John’s vision for a reconstituted Israel; since Jesus is a disciple of...
