Hidden Heroes: John the Baptist
by David Chadwick
John the Baptist is today's hidden hero. A more well known Biblical name, but someone whose story has so many treasures I want to share with you.
Who is John the Baptist? He is Jesus's second cousin. Born to Mary's cousin Elizabeth. He was six months older than Jesus. John the Baptist and Jesus grew up together and knew each other very well. They were very close. Their closeness started in the womb. In Luke 1:41, we see that when Elizabeth greeted Mary, John the Baptist leaped in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
John the Baptist was very gifted. His…
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