John the Baptist
Who were John the Baptist's parents
Zechariah and Elizabeth
John prepared the way for who?
Jesus
Biblical example of a baptism? (Describe the act)
To immerse in water
What’s the relationship between Jesus and John?
Relatives
What did John tell soldiers and tax collectors to do when they asked how to live?
Be honest, content, and don’t abuse power (Luke 3:12–14)
What type of clothes did John wear?
Made from camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt
Where did John the Baptist preach?
Wilderness
Baptism is a symbol of?
Washing away sins
What did John say about the one coming after him?
He is more powerful, and John is not worthy to carry His sandals (Matthew 3:11)
What river did John baptize in?
The Jordan River
What did John eat?
locusts and wild honey
Name of the river John baptized Jesus in?
Jordan River
Repentance means?
Moral turning of a whole person from sin to God
John addressed his audience as what?
Brood of vipers!
How did John react when people thought he might be the Messiah?
He denied it, and spoke about a coming Messiah
Which Old Testament prophet spoke about John being the front runner for Jesus
Isaiah
John lived in the _________ since his youth?
Desert
What does it mean to confess sins?
Acknowledge guilt
John’s Message was all flesh shall see the _______ of
God
Salvation
What did John call Jesus when He approached him?
“The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29)
The message John preached was?
Repent - for the kingdom of heaven has come near
What Old Testament prophet was John the Baptist compared to?
Elijah
Without confessing sins there is still _____ from God?
Separation
Why did Jesus come to John to be baptized?
To fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15)
What happened when Jesus was baptized by John?
The heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove, and a voice said, “This is my Son…” (Matthew 3:16–17)