CE: John’s Appearance
🐪 John the Baptist Wore a Clue!
How His Clothes and Food Told a Hidden Story
🧥 What Did John Wear and Eat?
In the book of Mark, we read this about John the Baptist:
“John wore clothes made of camel’s hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.” (Mark 1:6)
That might sound weird—but it was a clue!
John was wearing and eating things that told a secret story about who he was and what God was doing.
🧩 What Were the Clues?
John’s clothes and food point to someone very important in the Bible…
🔥 Elijah the Prophet!
Elijah also:
- Wore hairy clothes
- Had a leather belt
- Spoke boldly for God in the wilderness
That’s how people knew John was like Elijah—the one who came before Jesus to get everyone ready!
✨ Four Things, Four Clues
John didn’t just wear special clothes…
He also ate two unusual things: locusts and honey.
So now we have four items:
- Camel’s hair clothes
- Leather belt
- Locusts
- Wild honey
Why four?
Because in the Bible, God often speaks in four ways:
- As a Prophet (He teaches truth)
- As a Priest (He helps us come close to God)
- As a King (He rules with love)
- As a Judge (He tells what’s right and wrong)
John’s outfit is like a puzzle showing all four ways God speaks!
🧠 So What’s the Big Idea?
John the Baptist wasn’t just dressing funny and eating bugs for no reason.
He was acting out a message—like a walking riddle!
His whole look was saying:
“God is about to do something amazing! Get ready for Jesus!”
📝 Activity Page: John's Clue Costume!
1. 🧩 Match the Item to the Clue
| John’s Item | What It Might Represent |
|---|---|
| Camel’s hair | A. Jesus as Priest (helps us to God) |
| Leather belt | B. Jesus as King (rules with love) |
| Locusts | C. Jesus as Judge (tells the truth) |
| Wild honey | D. Jesus as Prophet (teaches truth) |
2. ✅ True or Not True?
Circle T or N
- John wore a camel costume to be funny T / N
- Elijah dressed like John a long time ago T / N
- Locusts and honey are a riddle in the Bible T / N
- God speaks in four ways: prophet, priest, king, judge T / N
3. ✏️ Puzzle Sentence
Unscramble this message John’s look was saying:
“MCOE ONSJIE!” → _________________________
4. 🎨 Design Your Own Clue Costume!
What would your outfit look like if it had a message from God?
- Draw your costume
- Add four fun items (maybe hat, shoes, belt, snack!)
- Label each item with what it could represent!
5. 🙏 Prayer Time
“Dear God, thank You for using pictures and riddles to show us Jesus. Help me listen to Your voice in all the ways You speak!”
(Draw or write your prayer)
🖍️ Coloring Page Idea
Title: “John the Baptist: Wearing a Message!”
Illustration Includes:
- John standing in the wilderness
- Wearing camel’s hair and a leather belt
- Holding a jar of honey and eating a locust
- Labels or signs for each item (Prophet, Priest, King, Judge)
- Elijah in the background wearing similar clothes
- A scroll that says: “Prepare the Way!”
