John the Baptist Review

In Matthew's gospel, Jesus says this about his mission

"i did not come to abolish, but to fulfill."

What was John's main message

"repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand"

what was jesus' mission

redemption

in 63BC, this empire conquered Palestine

rome

what did the OT prophet say about john the baptist

voice crying out in the wilderness

what old testament prophet spoke about john the baptist

Isaiah

john the baptist was born around this year

4BC

John the Baptist is given this title

The bridge between the old and new testament or forerunner of jesus

where did jesus go to pray after he was baptized

desert

this word means "follower"

disciple

Who were John the Baptist's parents

elizabeth and Zechariah

john the baptist belonged to this group which practiced penance and obedience to God's laws

essenes

the defeat of syria and the rededication of the Temple is celebrated as this jewish feast

hanukah

this person is a "bridge" between the old and new testaments because he brought the prophesies of the OT together with their fulfillment

john the baptist

where did john baptize jesus

jordan river

john the baptist was arrested and beheaded by whom

kind Herod

john gave jesus this title

lamb of god

this group led the Jewish rebellion against Syria in 167BC

maccabees

the jewish people were waiting for jesus, who was to be their

messiah

What two things did John do to accomplish his mission

preach and baptize

What was John's mission

preparing for the messiah