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* Mark and Matthew describe John as wearing camel’s hair and eating locusts, portraying him as an Elijah figure. (Mark 1:6, Matthew 3:4) | * Mark and Matthew describe John as wearing camel’s hair and eating locusts, portraying him as an Elijah figure. (Mark 1:6, Matthew 3:4) | ||
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=== | === 2. Differences Among the Accounts === | ||
==== '''Mark 1:2-6 – Short and Prophetic''' ==== | ==== '''Mark 1:2-6 – Short and Prophetic''' ==== | ||
* '''Blends Isaiah and Malachi''': | * '''Blends Isaiah and Malachi''' ''(Mark 1:2-3)'' | ||
** Mark | ** Mark uniquely combines '''Malachi 3:1''' ("I send my messenger") with '''Isaiah 40:3''' ("A voice of one calling in the wilderness"). | ||
* '''John as a Fulfillment of Prophecy''': | * '''John as a Fulfillment of Prophecy''' ''(Mark 1:4)'' | ||
** The focus is on John | ** The focus is on John as the prophesied messenger, with minimal description of his message. | ||
* '''Brief and Action-Oriented''': | * '''Brief and Action-Oriented''' ''(Mark 1:5-6)'' | ||
** Mark's account is | ** Mark's account is shorter than Matthew and Luke, consistent with his fast-paced style. | ||
==== '''Matthew 3:1-6 – Repentance and Kingdom Focus''' ==== | ==== '''Matthew 3:1-6 – Repentance and Kingdom Focus''' ==== | ||
* '''"Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!"''' | * '''"Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!"''' ''(Matthew 3:2)'' | ||
** Matthew | ** Matthew alone records John’s kingdom proclamation, linking it to Jesus’ message ''(Matthew 4:17)''. | ||
* '''Stronger Old Testament Connection''' | * '''Stronger Old Testament Connection''' | ||
** '''John as a Second Elijah''' | ** '''John as a Second Elijah''' ''(Matthew 3:4; 2 Kings 1:8)'' | ||
** '''Prophetic Warning''': Matthew emphasizes John’s | *** His clothing and diet mirror Elijah. | ||
** '''Prophetic Warning''' ''(Matthew 3:7-10)'' | |||
*** Matthew emphasizes John’s call to repentance, preparing for God’s kingdom. | |||
==== '''Luke 3:1-6 – Historical Precision and Universal Scope''' ==== | ==== '''Luke 3:1-6 – Historical Precision and Universal Scope''' ==== | ||
* '''Historical Context''': | * '''Historical Context''' ''(Luke 3:1-2)'' | ||
** Luke uniquely | ** Luke uniquely anchors John’s ministry in world history, listing rulers: | ||
*** | *** Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Philip, Lysanias, and Annas & Caiaphas. | ||
** This gives | ** This gives a precise dating, showing John’s ministry is not mythological but historical. | ||
* '''All Flesh Shall See God’s Salvation''': | * '''All Flesh Shall See God’s Salvation''' ''(Luke 3:4-6; Isaiah 40:3-5)'' | ||
** Luke | ** Luke extends Isaiah’s prophecy: “All flesh shall see the salvation of God.” | ||
** This | ** This expands the scope beyond Israel—hinting at Gentile inclusion. | ||
==== '''John 1:19-23 – A Theological Interview''' ==== | ==== '''John 1:19-23 – A Theological Interview''' ==== | ||
* '''John and the Religious Leaders''': | * '''John and the Religious Leaders''' ''(John 1:19-21)'' | ||
** Instead of describing John’s message broadly, John’s Gospel focuses on an | ** Instead of describing John’s message broadly, John’s Gospel focuses on an interrogation: | ||
*** "Are you the Messiah?" → "No." | *** ''"Are you the Messiah?"'' → ''"No."'' | ||
*** "Are you Elijah?" → "No." | *** ''"Are you Elijah?"'' → ''"No."'' | ||
*** "Are you the Prophet?" → "No." | *** ''"Are you the Prophet?"'' → ''"No."'' | ||
* '''John as a Witness, Not Just a Preacher''': | * '''John as a Witness, Not Just a Preacher''' ''(John 1:22-23)'' | ||
** The emphasis is on John as a | ** The emphasis is on John as a witness to the Light (Jesus). | ||
* '''No Mention of Baptism or Wilderness''' | * '''No Mention of Baptism or Wilderness''' | ||
** Unlike the Synoptics, John | ** Unlike the Synoptics, John does not describe John the Baptist’s baptism ministry here. | ||
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