Who am I?

1. Who am I? Famous and Infamous men and women of the bible

2. Who am I? • I was raised in the desert • My favorite food was locusts and honey • My clothes were made of camels hair • My father’s name was Zacharias • My mother’s name was Elizabeth • I was not a member of the Baptist church.

3. I am John the baptist • Born to Zacharias and Elizabeth • Birth and mission announced by the angel Gabriel • Fulfilled the prophecy by Isaiah. “Prepare ye the way of the lord” • Dedicated to his mission • BaptizedJesus • Beheaded by Herod

4. John in the wilderness • John as a fulfilment of a prophecy from the BookofIsaiah • Isaiah 40:[3] The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

5. camel's hair • The Gospel of Mark • John is described as wearing clothes of camel's hair, living on locusts and wild honey. • Matt 3:[4] And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. • Camel Hair and Heat Regulation • Although camels may live in the desert, they also have to live through the freezing desert nights. As a result, their hair is especially adaptable to cope with both boiling and sub-zero temperatures. Their hair strands have a unique hollow core that allows for the circulation of air and this "Medulla" is the reason it is so good at regulating heat. Depending on the climatic conditions, the air flowing in the hair can both cool you and heat you, making it perfect all year round. • https://www.camelhug.com/blogs/camel-hair-clothing-fabric/heat-regulating-camel-hair

6. locusts and wild honey zoologist Steve Parker stating: Locusts, like many insects, are an excellent source of protein. According to the book “Insects” by Steve Parker, species of locusts vary in protein content from about 50 percent of dry weight to almost 60 percent, making them denser in protein than cows. [1] Baldwyn Torto, The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), however, says of desert locusts: They are also rich in proteins, fatty acids and minerals that boost immunity, fight cancer and prevent inflammation of body organs.[2] Wild honey is one of the most nutritious and beneficial foods that can be consumed. Honey is full of carbohyrdrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and antibacterial, antifungal properties. The vitamins present in honey are B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids. The minerals found in honey include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.[3] https://www.quora.com/In-the-Bible-who-ate-locusts-and-wild-honey-Why

7. baptism • John proclaims baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin, • says another will come after him who will not baptize with water, but with the Holy Spirit. • Jesus comes to John, and is baptized by him in the river Jordan. • Matt 3:[16] And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:[17] And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

8.  Old Testament references to Baptism • 1 Peter 3: 20-21 • Noah and his family in the ark is likened to Christian baptism • “wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” • 1Corinthians 10 • [1] Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;[2] And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea • the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea

9.  Old Testament references to Baptism • Leviticus 15: [13] “… then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.” • 2 Kings 5: [10] And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. Likewise, • Naaman goes to elisha • Ezekiel 16: [9] Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.

10. Other Sources of information - mark • John as a fulfilment of a prophecy from the Book of Isaiah • John is described as wearing clothes of camel's hair, living on locusts and wild honey. • John proclaims baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin, • says another will come after him who will not baptize with water, but with the Holy Spirit. • Jesus comes to John, and is baptized by him in the river Jordan. • the heavens open and the Spirit descends on him 'like a dove'. • A voice from heaven then says, "Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Mark 1:11) • Later in the gospel there is an account of John's death.

11. Other Sources of information - Matthew • same modified quotation from Isaiah • Malachi and Exodus material to later in the text, where it is quoted by Jesus. • The description of John is taken directly from Mark • ("clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, • his food was locusts and wild honey"), • one was coming who would baptize with the Holy Spirit "and fire".(Matthew 3:1–12) • Matthew describes John as • critical of Pharisees and Sadducees • preaching "the kingdom of heaven is at hand" and a "coming judgment". • At the baptism of jesusmatthew says “he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove” • Matthew shortens the account of the beheading of John • adds two elements: • that Herod Antipas wants John dead, • that the death is reported to Jesus by his disciples.

12. Other Sources of information - luke • John’s annunciation and birth • the miraculous son of Zecharias, an old man, and his wife Elizabeth, • the birth of John was foretold by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah, while he was performing his functions as a priest in the temple of Jerusalem. • he is described as a priest of the course of Abijah and Elizabeth as one of the daughters of Aaron • John Is a descendant of Aaron on both his father's and mother's side • Elizabeth is described as a "relative" of Mary, the mother of Jesus  (Luke 1:36) • John the Baptist teaches charity, baptizes tax-collectors, and advises soldiers. • At the baptism of jesusluke says “the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him” • briefly mentions that John is imprisoned and later beheaded by Herod,

13. Sources of information • The gospel of John • describes John the Baptist as "a man sent from God" who "was not the light", but • "came as a witness, to bear witness to the light, so that through him everyone might believe" • John clearly denies being the Christ or Elijah or 'the prophet' • describes himself as the "voice of one crying in the wilderness“ • At the baptism of jesus john says “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.” • The Book of Acts • portrays some disciples of John becoming followers of Jesus Acts 18:24–19:6

14. Beheading of john the baptist • Mark 6 • John says “He must increase, but I must decrease.” john 3:30 • John tells herod he shouldn’t have his brother Philip’s wife Herodias • Herod imprisons john • John sends to ask jesus “Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” Matt 11:3 • Daughter of Herodias dances for herod and he asks what she wants • Herodias tells her to ask for the head of john

15. Isaiah 40:[3] The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.