John the Baptist: Who Was John the Baptist? | Bible Study | Panem Project
John the Baptist Character Profile - Who was John the Baptist? Bible study to briefly share the background story of John the Baptist.
In this video we’ll be continuing our Bible Study series. In our last video, we focused around John 1:1-18. We read the Scriptures and then gave commentary on several verses to give us a better understanding of the context and application of those verses. We’ll pick up in verse 19 in our next video, but for today, we’ll briefly cover John the Baptist. And if you miss any video or want to easily go back to a previous study, I have created a Playlist on the channel titled Bible Study to make it easier for you to find those videos.
The story of John the Baptist is told in all four Gospels. His coming was predicted in Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 4:5; and he is mentioned many times in the book of Acts.
Some key points about John the Baptist:
John was the God-appointed messenger to announce the arrival of Jesus, he was a preacher whose theme was repentance, a fearless confronter, known for his remarkable lifestyle, and uncompromising.
There's no getting around it - John the Baptist was unique. He wore odd clothes and ate strange food and preached an unusual message to the Judeans who went out to the wastelands to see him.
But John did not aim at uniqueness for its own sake. Instead, he aimed at obedience. He knew he had a specific role to play in the world - announcing the coming of the Savior - and he put all his energies into this task. Luke tells us that John was in the wilderness when God's word of direction came to him. John was ready and waiting. The angel who had announced John's birth to Zechariah had made it clear that this child was to be a Nazarite - one set apart for God's service. John remained faithful to that calling.
This wild looking man had no power or position in the Jewish political system, but he spoke with almost irresistible authority. People were moved by his words because he spoke the truth, challenging them to turn from their sins and baptizing them as a symbol of their repentance. They responded by the hundreds. But even as people crowded to him he pointed beyond himself, never forgetting that his main role was to announce the coming of the savior.
The words of truth that moved many to repentance provoked others to resistance and resentment. John even challenged Herod to admit his sin. Herodias, the woman Herod had married illegally, decided to get rid of this wilderness preacher. Although she was able to have him killed, she was not able to stop his message. The one John had announced was already on the move. John had accomplished his mission.
Some lessons we can learn from his life are that God does not guarantee an easy or safe life to those who serve him, doing what God desires is the greatest possible life investment, and standing for the truth is more important than life itself.
God has given each of us a purpose for living, and we can trust him to guide us. John did not have the complete Bible as we know it today, but he focused his life on the truth he knew from the available Old Testament Scriptures. Likewise, we can discover in God's Word the truths he wants us to know. And as these truths work in us, others will be drawn to him. God can use you in a way he can use no one else. Let him know your willingness to follow him today.
Alright guys, so that’s a quick background on John the Baptist, not to be confused with John the Disciple. In the next Bible Study video, we’ll pick back up in John 1:19 and study those Scriptures a little deeper.
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Animation Credit: • God's Story: John the Baptist
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