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John the Baptist was baptizing in obedience to God. God had commanded John to perform what's referred to as a "baptism of repentance," to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. In effect, John was "helping" God, the Jews, and Christ as well.
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Why is John the Baptist important in the season of Advent?
Because at Advent, we prepare for Our Lord's Coming, which is what St. John's ministry was for.
Who was John the Baptist and why did he baptized people?
He was a distant relative of Our Lord, and he baptized people, to prepare them for Christ's Ministry.
Who is the son of Elizabeth in the Bible?
John the Baptist was the son of Elizabeth & Zacharias. John was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He was to prepare the way of the Lord.
What is St. John the Baptist noted for?
John the Baptist is noted for living off the land in the desert and wearing coarse clothing. His mission was to prepare the way for the coming public ministry of Our Lord and preach a baptism of repentance.
Was St John the Baptist a mason or a shipwright?
No, John the Baptist was a prophet and the precursor of Our Lord.
What were some prophets messages?
Noah: A flood is coming John the Baptist: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths Jeremiah: Repent or you will be overtaken by your enemies Moses: Trust in the Lord
What gospel begins with John the Baptist crying out prepare the way of the Lord?
Matthew 3:3, Mark 1:3, and Luke 3:4.
Was Our Lord's cousin?
If your question is asking "Who"? was our Lord's cousin, then the answer is John the Baptist. In Luke 1:36, Mary, the mother of Jesus and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, were relatives - cousins, therefore Jesus and John the Baptist were 2nd cousins.
What was John the Baptist personal value?
Serving the Lord.
What was John the Baptist's job?
John the Baptist's job was to point out, herald the presence of Jesus. (Luke 7 :18-28).John called people to a baptism of repentance in preparation for the coming of Our Lord's public life.
What does scripture say about John the Baptist?
That he prepared the way for Our Lord.
What miracle did St John the Baptist perform?
There is no records of miracles done by John the Baptist, he is known for telling people to repent of their sins and be baptized.John did not perform miracles. He was but 'a voice crying in the wilderness- prepare the way of the Lord'. Although Jesus was his cousin, John was not a miracle doer but was a prophet preparing the way for the Messiah, Jesus.
