John Baptist Flashcards
What was john’s mum called?
Elizabeth
What was his dad called?
Zechariah
How Long after Elizabeth was pregnant did Mary become pregnant ?
6 months
Did the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leap for joy when Mary told Elizabeth?
Yes
What does john mean?
Gift from god
Where did Zechariah work?
In the temple
How where Elizabeth and Mary related?
They were cousins
Why did Zechariah go mute until john was born?
Because he did not believe Elizabeth was pregnant
Where did john live when his parents died?
In the desert
What did john wear?
He wore camel skins/tunic and a leather belt
What did he eat?
He ate wild honey and locusts
Did john start to prepare people for jesus’ arrival?
Yes
Where did john preach them?
On the banks of the River Jordan
Jesus approaches John to be baptised . What did John feel?
John felt unworthy
John does not feel fit to tie Jesus’ shoes. Does he do what Jesus asks?
Yes
