John Baptist Flashcards
Who were Johns parents?
Elizabeth and Zechariah
What is Johns relation to Jesus?
He is a second cousin of Jesus
When was Johns birth?
Slightly before Jesus about six months
How did he get his name?
His name was John meaning Hebrew gift from God he got it when Zechariah got his voice back
When was his parents death?
They died when they were at old age around c27AD
What clothes did he wear?
Tunic made of camel skin and a leather belt
When his parents died where did he work?
His worked in the desert when his parents died.
What food did John eat?
John ate locusts and wild honey
When he was in the desert what did he do a lot?
Wanderer
What did John do?
He told people about Jesus he was the forerunner of the red carpet for when Jesus came back. Also worked at bank of River Jordan.
What did he tell the people?
He told them Jesus is are savior also to turn from sin or repent prepare
What did Jesus ask John to do?
Jesus asked John to baptisé him
What did John say when he was asked to baptisé Jesus?
I am not worthy
What did he do in River Jordan?
Started to Baptisé people
Who was the trinity?
Fathers, son in water and a dove
What was the fathers voice saying?
This is my voice from whom I love, with him I am well pleased
What did the dove mean ?
Dove was alighting
What was Herodias planning to do?
Horodias is furious cause John rebukes scolds King Herod for taking his brothers wife. Horodias is furious plots his death like a tiger in the grass.
What did King Herods daughter ask for her birthday?
Their daughter Salome dances and the king grants anything she wants for her birthday she asked for johns head
Why did she ask for Johns head?
Her mum told her to and Salome promised to and he was killed
What was John?
John was one of the most important people in the Bible
What did John do if someone said they wouldn’t turn their sins to Jesus?
He would dunk their head in the water
Who was Johns brother?
None
What was the desert called that John worked in?
Ain Karim
Where did his father work?
Temple
