John the Baptist

what are the characteristics of the 3rd Elijah?

- has the same characteristics as the 2nd Elijah 1. temperance - never drink alcohol. 2. filled with the Holy Spirit. 3. Instrument to bring people back to God. 4. will preach a message of Reconciliation

3. Jesus was totally unknown...

... The person and ministry of John the Baptist flourished (John the Baptist was popular)

differences between principles and rules

rules you can break but never a principle

Malachi's Prophecy

the last old testament prophet but was not the last old testament book written ( the book of Chronicles was)

who was the third Elijah

the remnant church who prepares for the second coming of Jesus.

how are the three points of greatness manifested in the life of John (essay question)

Jesus said he was the greatest prophet born out of a woman 1. Greatness is not based on appearance 2. Greatness is faithfulness to principles 3. Greatness lays itself aside (hardest of the three) -

Differences between John the Baptist and Jesus

1. Because of Jesus' teaching less followed Jesus than John 2. Jesus was a miracle child 3. John lived a solitary life / Jesus was social 4. John was beheaded/ Jesus died on a cross

Practical Characteristics of John the Baptist (know for essay question)

1. He learned how to treat people. 2. He led people to Jesus 3. He is described as a man. 4. Very humble but did not happen overnight. - became humble by the time spent in the wilderness 5. His life was in contrast with Jewish society. 6. When his ministry reaches a climax and he begins to be known, the Pharisees asked him who was he. 7. His answer was simple - no I am not the messiah 8. From this moment on he began to decrease - he began to lose his disciples and he did not preach in public because he lost his audience to Jesus. then he got imprisoned and was beheaded. 9. His ministry reaches the climax when he acknowledges Christ as the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. 10. He knew what his purpose in life was - that for Jesus to complete His mission he needed to disappear. 11. True humbleness - comes when you surrender yourself to the authority of God, you will forget about yourself and focus on others.

the message of John the Baptist was about... (essay question) know 4

1. Time - a new age has arrived 2. God's rule breaking in - He will send His Messiah He has not forgotten His people (could this be the generation) 3. The Imminent appearance of the promised Messiah- 4. Decision - John the Baptist respects the decision of his audience 5. Repentance - His message (Metanoia - Greek for breaking) 6. New Life - the message of fruits 7. Baptism - was meant only for the gentiels but John

why did Jesus not visit John in prison?

1. it's a mystery, we don't know 2. to avoid problems 3. was thinking about those who suffered in the future hoping they would realize that even though Jesus didn't visit them does not mean that He is not there with them.

Similarities between John the Baptist and Jesus

1. similar in age - born around the same time 2. both died at 33 3.both faithful in their missions

From Malachi to Gabriel and the birth of John the Baptist were how many years?

450 years (known as the intertestamental period)

the death of John the Baptist

Beheaded because Herod Antipas was sleeping with his brother's wife and even though he did not hate John he did acknowledge he was a prophet and was afraid of him.

John the Baptist was known as the second...

Elijah

Malachi 3:1 God calls John the Baptist what?

His messenger

Difference between Elijah and John

John was beheaded and Elijah was translated

We know that John and Jesus were cousins and similar in age but did they spend a lot of time together in their youth

No they did not

John the Baptist was known as _________

The second Elijah

What was the center of John the Baptist mission

To prepare for Jesus Coming

True or False: Elijah and John stood before kings in bold and fearless not hesitating to bring Gods words

True

True or False: John's usual dress reminded the Jewish community of Elijah

True ( both wore garments of camels hair and

Did John deny being Elijah?

Yes although he was the second Elijah he did not claim to be Elijah (which fulfilled the prophecy)

What is true humbleness

comes when you surrender yourself to the authority of God, you will forget about yourself and focus on others.

Two ages

john was the last representative of teh age of anticipation