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Mary visits Elizabeth
Mary hurried to the hill country to her relative Elizabeth, who was six months pregnant with John. At Mary's greeting the child leaped in Elizabeth's womb, Elizabeth blessed Mary and her child, and Mary sang the song of praise known as the Magnificat.
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The birth of John the Baptist
Elizabeth gave birth to a son, and against family expectation both parents insisted his name was John. Zechariah's speech returned and, filled with the Holy Spirit, he prophesied that the child would go before the Lord to prepare His way.
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The ministry of John the Baptist
John came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, calling Israel to repent because the kingdom of heaven was near, and baptizing in the Jordan those who confessed their sins. He dressed like Elijah, warned the religious leaders, pointed to one greater than himself, and was later imprisoned by Herod Antipas for rebuking him.
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The baptism of Jesus
Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River. As He came up from the water the Spirit descended on Him like a dove and a voice from heaven declared Him the beloved Son. This marks the public beginning of His ministry.
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John the Baptist participates in Mary visits Elizabeth
Explicit in ScriptureMedium confidenceThe unborn John leaps in Elizabeth's womb at Mary's greeting; Luke presents this as the child's response.
John the Baptist participates in The birth of John the Baptist
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe child born and named John is the one who will go before the Lord.
John the Baptist participates in The ministry of John the Baptist
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceJohn is the preacher and baptizer in every account of the wilderness ministry.
Evidence:John the Baptist participates in The baptism of Jesus
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceJohn is the one who baptizes Jesus in all three Synoptic accounts.
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