John the Baptist:
Although John the Baptist’s birthdate is not known, we know from scripture that he was born in Jerusalem to Zechariah (a priest) and Elizabeth. He is a relative of Jesus Christ through his mother’s family line and was about six months older than Jesus. John the Baptist was a preacher in the wilderness and the last prophet in the New Testament. While living in the wilderness (desert), John’s diet consisted of locusts with honey. He is mentioned in the Book of John, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and 1, 2, and 3 John. John the Baptist was sent from God to preach His word and be the messenger for the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. John the Baptist got his name from baptizing people in the Jordan River, where he baptized Jesus Christ. …show more content…
The mountain is one of the highest mountains in Jerusalem. It is names after the olive trees that once grew all over it. Today, there are grave stones that cover part of the mountain. The Mount of Olives in mentioned in several Biblical books, such as; John, 2 Samuel, Zechariah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. Mount of Olive was the center of many biblical events. One event that took place on Mount of Olive is “King David fleeing from Absalom’s reading”. (2 Samuel 5:10) Jesus Christ spent a lot of time on Mount of Olive and many events featuring Jesus happened on the mountain. For example, Jesus was arrested on the mountain by the high priest. (Luke 22:49-51) Another example would be from Luke 19:28-44 when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on his donkey over the Mount of Olives. Jesus’s famous Olivet prophecy is named after Mount of Olives. One of the most significant events that took place on the Mount of Olives is when “Jesus appeared to his disciples after His resurrection and then ascended into Heaven.” (Acts 1:1-12) Jesus, King David, and the twelve disciples are major figures on this mountain. Today, Mount of Olives is near a thriving city in
Although John the Baptist’s birthdate is not known, we know from scripture that he was born in Jerusalem to Zechariah (a priest) and Elizabeth. He is a relative of Jesus Christ through his mother’s family line and was about six months older than Jesus. John the Baptist was a preacher in the wilderness and the last prophet in the New Testament. While living in the wilderness (desert), John’s diet consisted of locusts with honey. He is mentioned in the Book of John, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and 1, 2, and 3 John. John the Baptist was sent from God to preach His word and be the messenger for the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. John the Baptist got his name from baptizing people in the Jordan River, where he baptized Jesus Christ. …show more content…
The mountain is one of the highest mountains in Jerusalem. It is names after the olive trees that once grew all over it. Today, there are grave stones that cover part of the mountain. The Mount of Olives in mentioned in several Biblical books, such as; John, 2 Samuel, Zechariah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. Mount of Olive was the center of many biblical events. One event that took place on Mount of Olive is “King David fleeing from Absalom’s reading”. (2 Samuel 5:10) Jesus Christ spent a lot of time on Mount of Olive and many events featuring Jesus happened on the mountain. For example, Jesus was arrested on the mountain by the high priest. (Luke 22:49-51) Another example would be from Luke 19:28-44 when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on his donkey over the Mount of Olives. Jesus’s famous Olivet prophecy is named after Mount of Olives. One of the most significant events that took place on the Mount of Olives is when “Jesus appeared to his disciples after His resurrection and then ascended into Heaven.” (Acts 1:1-12) Jesus, King David, and the twelve disciples are major figures on this mountain. Today, Mount of Olives is near a thriving city in