John the baptist

John the Baptist Baptizing Jesus, by Greg K. Olsen

By Harold Copping (1863-1932) from “The Copping Bible pictures: scripture pictures” published by Abingdon Press New York and Westminster Press Philadelphia. Illustrations copyrighted 19…

January 2nd - John 1:19-28: This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

In Mark 1:1-11 we read of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist was often viewed as weird and somewhat of an outcast by society. Even though John was not necessarily viewed in a positive light, and he himself did not think himself worthy, he still baptized Jesus Christ. In my opinion, as someone who is still struggling with her faith, I see this as somewhat comforting. I have made many mistakes in life, big and small, and often find myself wondering why God would…

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Carlo Maratti was one of the most prominent and prolific painters working in the classical tradition in seventeenth-century Rome. Here, he illustrates the scene from the Gospel of John in which John the Baptist identifies the new prophet. The subject offered artists the opportunity to depict the verdant, idealized landscape that is the customary setting for this biblical event. Landscapes appealed to collectors, and a relatively small picture, such as this one, could be executed without a…

A prophecy is a message inspired by God, a divine revelation. Although Bible prophecy is being fulfilled today, not all divine revelations have future fulfillment.

Matthew 3:5-6. “Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”Have you ever wondered a…

Two Spiritual Conundrums have been submitted to Spiritual Insights for Everyday Life on the subject of baptism. First by a reader named Harshit Anjalika Murmu: Hello sir, I liked your website very …

We celebrate the Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24th.

The Gate Called Baptism

John the Baptist is happy, not jealous, to see Jesus’ disciples baptize many repentant Jews. What do these baptisms mean? Why does Herod put John in prison?