3.02a Preparation - John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Secular Bible Study · Aug 28, 2025 · 27m

Point #1 – 5:04: Similarities between the three Synoptic Gospels

Point #2 – 6:15: Differences between the three Synoptic Gospels

Point #3 – 8:20: Matthew and Luke solve the Malachi problem

Point #4 – 12:34: A Voice of One Calling in the Wilderness

Point #5 – 15:00: Luke extends the passage from Isaiah

Point #6 – 16:30: The wilderness, baptism, and repentance

Bibliography:

· Ehrman, Bart: “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books

· Crossan, John: Favorites are “God and Empire” and “Render unto Caesar.” Over 70 published books

· Pagels, Elaine…