Lesson V. John the Baptist.
(Tell Story 5 in Part Sixth.)
1. When Jē´s̝us was a young man in Năz´a-rĕth who began to preach? Jŏhn the son of Zăch-a-rī´as.
2. Where did Jŏhn preach? In the desert near the river Jôr´dan.
3. Who went to hear Jŏhn preach? All the people of the land.
4. What did Jŏhn tell the people to do? To turn from sin and serve God.
5. Who did Jŏhn say was soon to come? One greater than himself.
6. What did Jŏhn do to those who were willing to serve God? He baptized them in the river Jôr´dan.
7. By what name was Jŏhn called? Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst.
8. Who came to be baptized by Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst? Jē´s̝us of Năz´a-rĕth.
9. What took place when Jē´s̝us was baptized? The Spirit of God came upon him.
10. What voice was heard from heaven? "This is my beloved Son."
11. What did this mean? That Jē´s̝us was the Son of God.