"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!" (Luke 2:14). That is what the angels were singing when Jesus was born. God's plan for the salvation of mankind continued to move forward as His son who is to be the savior of all who believe was about to begin His...
John the Baptist is an enigmatic figure, the Forerunner, the Voice in the wilderness. I have often seen it claimed nowadays that he was an Essene.
Now there is some evidence in its favour:
1. He baptised in water. The Essenes practised immersion as well. Both seem to have expected purity...
Matt 3:1-12 is the background verse for a sermon I will give in a few weeks.
I want to use this Thread to try and understand the passage. Advice and insights would be appreciated.
Focusing on JB himself. He is a simple man dressed in Camel hair and leather, living in a desert, eating locusts...