John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin. After John grew up, he lived in the desert. He wore clothes made of camel's hair. He ate locusts and wild honey. The Word of God came to John while he was in the desert.
From that day on, John began to teach people. He told them to stop sinning. He told them to ask God's forgiveness. He told them to be baptized. John was preparing the way for Jesus to come. He baptized many people.
John taught people many good things. He told them to share with others. He said to only collect the amount of money they deserve. He told them not to take what wasn't theirs. He also told people to be thankful for what they had.
Some people thought John might be the Christ. But John told the people, "I am not the Messiah. Someone is coming who is greater than I. I baptize with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
One day, Jesus came to John. He asked John to baptize Him. John thought that Jesus should baptize him instead, but John obeyed Jesus and baptized Him. When Jesus came out of the water, heaven was opened. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove. A voice came from heaven saying, " You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
Adapted from TeacherCreated.com
I love the camel hair one.
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ReplyDeleteI love this cartoon. Well done. I hope this opens up people's eyes. John's robe is camel hair! "Camel hair is an excellent insulator. Its thermostatic properties work to keep camels warm during frigid and snowy winters in the mountains, while also helping them stay cool in the hot desert sun. Fabrics made from camel hair share these same properties, making it a versatile fabric with a wide range of uses. In fact, it is such a versatile and valuable material that as far back as the Bible you will find mention of camel hair fabric being used to make tents, cloaks, and carpets." https://www.moth-prevention.com/blogs/the-art-of-prevention/camel-hair-fabrics One should think...To touch the hem of John's garment and purchase one for yourself and your blood relatives...they would be healed from the hot sun in summer and from the cold in winter that cause so many sicknesses
ReplyDeleteThe previous comment was made by me. I am the one that is suggesting the woman with the blood issue touched John the Baptist's camel hair robe, not Jesus'. And it was the Woman Jesus made whole as she touched Rabbi John's robe that said. "Daughter your faith makes you whole...go in peace!
ReplyDeleteBut I should also qualify...John the Baptist is Jesus the Son of the Father and the Holy Spirit!
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