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  1. 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 fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

  2. Jesus Himself spoke very highly of John: “I tell you the truth, among those born of women, no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is” ( Matthew 11:11 ). Even a man like Herod was reluctant to harm John.

  3. Mar 26, 2024 · Question. Who was John the Baptist in the Bible? Answer. Although his name implies that he baptized people (which he did), Johns life on earth was more than just baptizing. Johns adult life was characterized by devotion and surrender to Jesus Christ and His kingdom.

  4. 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 Baptist said he saw the Spirit of God come down from heaven and fall on Jesus before declaring him "God's Chosen One."

  5. Apart from Jesus Christ, John the Baptist is probably the most theologically significant figure in the Gospels. As was the case with Jesus, his birth was meticulously recorded ( Luke 1:5-25 ). His entrance into the world was marked by angelic proclamation and divine intervention ( Luke 1:57-80 ).

  6. Feb 8, 2024 · Updated Feb 08, 2024. John the Baptist is a prominent biblical figure whose role in the New Testament is more than just a predecessor to Jesus. His story includes prophecy, unconventional preaching, and a key role in baptizing Jesus.

  7. 43. 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.

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