Apostles of. At baptism of Jesus. [1] Baptized over 100,000 penitents in 15 months. [2] Beheaded by Herod. [3] Born in City of Judah, March 25, 7 B.C. [4] Currently chairman of 24 counselors. [5] Death. [6] Death of mother Elizabeth. [7] Distant cousin of Jesus; visit at age 5. [8] Impressed with idea he was to be a spiritual leader. [9]
Decided not to teach contemporaneously with John. [10] Did not visit John in prison or send word. [11] Last visit; messages passed. [12] Referred to John as Elijah. [13] Rumors of John reached Jesus. [14] Spoke favorably of John’s message. [15] Told apostles to reap the sowing of John. [16]
Jesus and John decided not to see each other until beginning public service. [17] Kingdom concept of. [18] Message was “repent and be baptized”. [19] Mother Elizabeth assured John that Jesus was Messiah. [20] Motive for seclusion. [21] Named by Gabriel. [22] Never ordained by Sanhedrin. [23]
Contrast with Jesus. [24] Eloquent rebuke; hardly an example. [25] Greatest born of women, but he who is small in kingdom is greater. [26] Heroic but tactless preacher. [27] In prison, John often tempted to doubt Jesus. [28] No brothers or sisters. [29] Over 6 feet tall, flowing hair, dressed like Elijah, stalwart, picturesque child of nature. [30] Saddened by loss of Andrew and Peter. [31] Zacharias was father. [32]
Prayer of. [33] Presented flock to Nazarites. [34] Prophecy regarding Jesus. [35] Rabbi Nahor offered Jerusalem schooling for. [36] Refused to accept priest’s allotment from temple. [37] Refused to quit preaching if released by Herod. [38] Religion of repentance, self-examination, and self-denial. [39] Remnant of believers in John persists in Mesopotamia. [40] Sooner or later a greater John is to arise. [41] Thundered parable of Lazarus and Dives. [42] Viewed as a prophet. [43]
See also: UB 135.