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Sep 24, 2024 · Q. (John 1:15): John the Baptist is telling everyone that the Savior is coming, but that he has been around for a long time, which we know that the Bible says he has always been with God, right? A. John is a normal person, but called by God for a special purpose, just as all the Prophets were.
5 days ago · Scripture: Luke 1:57-80, Matt 3:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, John 1: 19-34. Setting: A dark cell in Herod’s prison, Machaerus. Characters: John the Baptist. Scene: John the Baptist is in his prison cell at Machaerus, just before the events leading to his beheading. He is washing his face and hands from a large bowl of rainwater.
Oct 8, 2024 · Spread the love. John chapter 1 is a powerful introduction to the Gospel of John, one of the most beloved books in the Bible. It’s a chapter that lays the foundation for understanding who Jesus is and why He came to earth. In this chapter, we see Jesus as the eternal Word, the Creator of all things, and the light that shines in the darkness.
4 days ago · John the Baptist is a mysterious figure in the New Testament. He was famous in his own day, even before he became the herald of Christ. We even know about him from outside the New Testament. The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is June 24 (or June 23 in most places in 2022, because of the coincidence with the Solemnity of the ...
Sep 24, 2024 · We finish our journey with John the Baptist and discover truths from his last days. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well.
6 days ago · The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Feast Day: June 24 – CNA. John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus, and proclaiming that “the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.”. He was born to Zachary and Elizabeth, an elderly married couple.
3 days ago · Tradition holds that today St. John the Baptist was beheaded. Today, we mark his martyrdom. The account of his murder is today’s Gospel: Mark 6:17-29. St. John the Baptist was, of course, a key figure announcing the Advent of Jesus. He accompanies us through much of Advent.
