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=== 1. Common Elements Shared by the Four Accounts === | === 1. Common Elements Shared by the Four Accounts === | ||
'''John the Baptist as the Forerunner''' | '''[[ John the Baptist as the Forerunner ]]''' | ||
* All four Gospels introduce John before Jesus, emphasizing his role as the one who prepares the way. (Mark 1:2-4, Matthew 3:1-3, Luke 3:2-4, John 1:23) | * All four Gospels introduce John before Jesus, emphasizing his role as the one who prepares the way. (Mark 1:2-4, Matthew 3:1-3, Luke 3:2-4, John 1:23) | ||
'''A Voice Crying in the Wilderness''' | '''[[ A Voice Crying in the Wilderness ]]''' | ||
* They all cite Isaiah 40:3, identifying John as the fulfillment of prophecy. (Mark 1:3, Matthew 3:3, Luke 3:4, John 1:23) | * They all cite Isaiah 40:3, identifying John as the fulfillment of prophecy. (Mark 1:3, Matthew 3:3, Luke 3:4, John 1:23) | ||
'''Baptism and Repentance''' | '''[[ Baptism and Repentance ]]''' | ||
* John calls people to repentance and baptizes them as a sign of renewal. (Mark 1:4-5, Matthew 3:2,6, Luke 3:3, John 1:26) | * John calls people to repentance and baptizes them as a sign of renewal. (Mark 1:4-5, Matthew 3:2,6, Luke 3:3, John 1:26) | ||
'''Wilderness Setting''' | '''[[ Wilderness Setting ]]''' | ||
* John’s ministry takes place in the wilderness, symbolizing a new beginning and a return to God’s promises. (Mark 1:4, Matthew 3:1, Luke 3:2, John 1:23) | * John’s ministry takes place in the wilderness, symbolizing a new beginning and a return to God’s promises. (Mark 1:4, Matthew 3:1, Luke 3:2, John 1:23) | ||
'''John’s Appearance''' | '''[[ John’s Appearance ]]''' | ||
* 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) | ||
