John The Baptist Flashcards
What does John mean?
Gift from God
Who were John’s parents?
Elizabeth and Zachariah
How was Elizabeth relate to Mary?
They were cousins
How were John and Jesus related?
2nd cousins
Where did Zachariah work?
In the temple
What was the name of the angel tell Zachariah the news?
Angel Gabriel
Why did Zachariah not believe that his wife was pregnant ?
Because they were both very old
How long did John live with his parents?
Until they died
Where did John go after his parents died?
Went to go live in the desert
Where was the desert near?
Ain Karem
What clothes did Jon wear?
Camel skin tunic and leather belt around waste
What did john eat?
Locusts and wild honey
When did John leave the desert?
27AD/ 15th yearly the Roman Empire
Where did he stand?
Banks of River Jordon
What did he tell people?
Turn away from your sinful practices because God’s kingdom is coming
What was being dipped into the river Jordan a sign of?
Washing away your sins
What is the word for dipping in Greek
Baptisé
What was John’s nickname?
John the baptiser
Why did John rebuke Herod Antipas?
He married his brother’s wife
Where did Herod rule?
Glalilee
What was the name of the wife
Herodias
What does rebuked mean?
Told off
What was the name of Herodias daughter
Salome
What did she get her to do on the king’s birthday?
She got Salome to dance for the king
What did the king foolishly promise?
To give her anything she wanted
What did Salome ask for?
The head of John the Baptist
Was she primed by her mother
Yes
What was Johns head brought on?
A sliver plate
Where was the head brought to?
The palace
