John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus: A Witness to the Messiah

John the Baptist, a preacher in the Judean wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, marking the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.

John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus: A Witness to the Messiah

Matthew 1:5-8

5. And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
6. And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
7. And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;
8. And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

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General themes for this chapter of the Bible: The Genealogy of Jesus; The Birth of Jesus

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