Tag Archives: John the Baptist

Speaking Through Actions

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

News about the miracles of Jesus spread fast and in Luke 7:18-35, we read about disciples of John the Baptist who were questioning Jesus to find out if He was the Son of God. John the Baptist had been sent … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 5-6

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks in the study of Luke, noted was how John the Baptist had a way of relating to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they should do as … Continue reading →

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Well Prepared

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 3:21-38, we read that Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His public ministry. We read earlier in Luke 3:3 that John the Baptist was going into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the Way

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading and posting about John the Baptist (See the post Preparing the Way), a thought for me is that John was able to relate to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are told in Luke 3:1-20 that John began his preaching in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. His purpose was to bring the message of repentance, prepare the way for the Lord, and share the Good … Continue reading →

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