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Which of the following behaviors of John the Baptist was specifically noted as a point of contention by his critics?
Which of the following behaviors of John the Baptist was specifically noted as a point of contention by his critics?
- His association with tax collectors and sinners.
- His pronouncements against Herod's marriage.
- His refusal to partake in food and drink. (correct)
- His practice of baptizing people in the Jordan River.
What was the primary motivation behind Herodias's desire for John the Baptist's death?
What was the primary motivation behind Herodias's desire for John the Baptist's death?
- She feared John's growing influence among the Galilean populace.
- John was secretly plotting to overthrow Herod's rule.
- John publicly accused her of adultery and incest. (correct)
- She disagreed with John's teachings on repentance and sin.
What action by John's disciples on the Sabbath was interpreted as unlawful by the Pharisees?
What action by John's disciples on the Sabbath was interpreted as unlawful by the Pharisees?
- Performing healing miracles in public.
- Traveling beyond the city limits.
- Picking and eating ripe grain. (correct)
- Teaching and preaching in the synagogues.
Jesus used the analogy of children's games to describe the response of his generation to which contrasting figures?
Jesus used the analogy of children's games to describe the response of his generation to which contrasting figures?
What was the central message that John the Baptist preached in the towns of Galilee?
What was the central message that John the Baptist preached in the towns of Galilee?
Flashcards
John the Baptist
John the Baptist
A prophet sent by God, similar to Elijah, known for preaching repentance.
Herod Antipas
Herod Antipas
Ruler of Galilee who reluctantly ordered John's execution.
Repentance
Repentance
The act of feeling regret for wrongdoings; a key message of John the Baptist.
Pharisees
Pharisees
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Execution of John
Execution of John
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Study Notes
John the Prophet and Opponents
- John was a prophet, model of Elijah, sent by God
- Jesus, as Messiah, was compared to the foolish people in a childrens song.
- Jesus's followers were mocked for eating and drinking.
- John came neither eating nor drinking, yet was accused of being possessed.
- John the Baptist was executed by Herod Antipas.
- Herod's illegitimate wife requested John's head as a gift.
- Jesus warned cities of Galileee
- Warning signs of growing hostility to Jesus were apparent.
- Pharisees criticized Jesus' followers for plucking grain on Sabbath.
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