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Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
Salome
Elisabeth
Mary
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Luke 1:57-60 - Of the daughters of Aaron
Elisabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, holds a treasured spot in the story of biblical history, and it's not just because her son paved the way for Jesus. She's a descendant of Aaron, which ties her directly to the Levitical priesthood, suggesting a blending of sacred office and familial legacy. It’s fascinating to note that both she and Mary, the mother of Jesus, are noted for their unwavering faith and their key roles in ushering in the new era of spiritual awakening.
What's really intriguing about Elisabeth is her age; she's described as old and barren. Her miraculous pregnancy is not just a miracle but also serves as an echo of other biblical births like those of Sarah and Hannah, demonstrating that God can work wonders through apparently impossible circumstances. Elisabeth’s joyous exclamation when Mary visits—"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her" (Luke 1:45)—ikling intimate echoes of Elizabeth’s faith in the fulfillment of God's long-standing promises.
John's ministry to baptize and call for repentance speaks to his unique heritage as well—his family is established in the faith tradition. The stirring relationships here point not just to physical lineage but also to the fulfillment of prophecies and the establishment of a new covenant, highlighting how the divine weaves humans downright amid difficulty, leading them into extraordinary purposes. Elisabeth may not be in the limelight like her son, but her story provides beautiful insights into expectation, empowerment, and participation in divine plans.
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Who instructed her daughter to ask for the head of John the Baptist?
The wife of Judas Iscariot
Salome
Mary Magdalene
Why was John the Baptist sent from God?
To perform miracles and signs
To bear witness of the light
To show humility by his simplistic life
What did John the Baptist say when he saw Jesus?
You are the true Son of God
Behold the Saviour of the world!
Hosanna in the highest!
Which king locked up John the Baptist?
Hadrian
Augustus
Philip
Who was the father of John the Baptist?
Joseph
Zebedee
Zacharias
How much older was John the Baptist than Jesus?
One month
Two years
Six months
What relationship was John the Baptist to Jesus?
Cousin
Brother
Nephew
Where was John the Baptist when the word of God came to him?
At his mother's home
In the temple
On a boat
In which wilderness region did John the Baptist preach?
Shur
Negev
Zin