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Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
Elisabeth
Mary
Tabitha
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Luke 1:57-60 - Of the daughters of Aaron
Elisabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, had a remarkable story that intertwines divine promise and human hope. Being a daughter of Aaron, of priestly lineage, Elisabeth’s association with temple life added significant weight to John’s eventual calling as a prophetic figure. Just think, she and Zechariah were advanced in age, yet their joy bubbled over with the miraculous news of a child’s birth—an awe-inspiring twist of fate, since they had long been without children.
Here's a fascinating aspect to modern celebrations surrounding John; many programs today dive into the life and ministry of John, pointing out his vital announcement of the coming Messiah and how he personified humility. When reflecting on his calling, it's heartening to observe that momentous figures of faith like John often arose from seemingly ordinary circumstances—Elisabeth, a faithful woman, and Zechariah, an average priest, stepped onto the stage of sacred history.
Moreover, the story of Elisabeth hints at a universal theme—the hope for new beginnings and transformation. Just as she cared for her child destined to prepare the way, people around the globe celebrate new journeys, embarking on paths that speak to changes in their own lives. Isn’t it fascinating how the parables of yesterday echo in our experiences today? Every personal story is maybe its own version of Elisabeth’s prophecy-filled joy!
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Who instructed her daughter to ask for the head of John the Baptist?
Mary Magdalene
Salome
Herodias
Why was John the Baptist sent from God?
To bear witness of the light
To explain the writings of the prophets
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?
Augustus
Herod the Tetrarch
Hadrian
Who was the father of John the Baptist?
Joseph
Aaron
Zebedee
How much older was John the Baptist than Jesus?
One month
Two years
One year
What relationship was John the Baptist to Jesus?
Brother
Uncle
Cousin
Where was John the Baptist when the word of God came to him?
At his mother's home
On a boat
In the temple
In which wilderness region did John the Baptist preach?
Negev
Zin
Judea