Lk 3: 1-6 Meeting John the Baptist

Send us Fan MailIn today’s podcast we are introduced to John also known as John the Baptist not to be confused with the apostle John, the beloved disciple.  John the Baptist was related to Jesus, his mother Elizabeth and Mary, the mother of Jesus were first cousins.  Likely John and Jesus knew each other growing up.  John is seen as the one prophesized by the great prophet Isaiah to prepare the people to receive the Messiah.  Matthew 3:1-3, Mark 1:2-3 and Luke 3:4-6.  The original prophecy is in Isaiah 40:3. I wonder if Jesus would have been successful without John’s involvement.  Is there is a lesson for us? We, like Jesus, have had people in our life that have helped us on our way.  In a sense, our successes are not totally our own.  Others have helped us along the way and by recognizing their role in our spiritual development we in turn are called to  support  other individuals on their journey.Complete our 1 Minute Survey