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John the Baptist

John is born to elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth.

LUK.1.57

Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

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The baptism of JesusMAT 3:16

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Updated on August 16, 2026

John the Baptist

John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, cousin of Jesus. He preached in the wilderness and baptized in the Jordan to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. He baptized Jesus and proclaimed: "Behold the Lamb of God." He was beheaded by Herod at Salome's request.

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Journey Timeline

Miraculous Birthc. 6-5 BC
Galilee
John is born to elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth.
LUK 1:57-66
Wilderness Yearsc. AD 5-26
The Wilderness
John lives in the wilderness until his public ministry.
LUK 1:80
Ministry Beginsc. AD 26-27
Jordan River
John preaches repentance and baptizes in the Jordan.
MAT 3:1-6
Baptizes Jesusc. AD 27
Galilee
John baptizes Jesus; the Spirit descends like a dove.
MAT 3:13-17
Points to Jesusc. AD 27
Galilee
John declares Jesus is the Lamb of God.
JHN 1:29-34
Imprisonmentc. AD 28
Galilee
Herod imprisons John for condemning his marriage.
MAT 14:3-4
Executionc. AD 29
Galilee
John is beheaded at Herod's birthday feast.
MAT 14:6-12