John the Baptist sent his 2 disciples to visit Jesus Christ and ask him a question. What was that question?
They asked him if he was the Christ or the Messiah.
Why would John the Baptist ask his disciples to go and ask such a question for him?
From what I understand, John the Baptist already knew the Christ and who He was. He wanted to help his disciples realize who Christ was so they would be willing to leave him and follow Jesus and become Jesus' disciples. So it was more to help persuade his disciples that Jesus was the Christ than a reassurance for himself. John the Baptist knew who Jesus was. He wanted his disciples to worship and follow Jesus.
What did the Savior say about John the Baptist?
In Matthew 11:11 Jesus says that there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist. In Luke 7:28 he said that there is no greater prophet than John the Baptist.
What are 3 reasons given by Joseph Smith that John the Baptist was considered among the greatest prophets?
Reason #1: John the Baptist was entrusted with the mission to prepare the way of the Lord, Jesus Christ. He preached to the people preparing them to receive Jesus.
Reason #2: John the Baptist was the one who baptized Jesus.
Reason #3: John the Baptist was the only one at that time on earth holding the keys of power and was the legal administrator in the affairs of the kingdom.
What does John 3:30 suggests about the attitude of John the Baptist towards Jesus Christ?
John the Baptist glorified Christ and placed Him above himself and worshiped Him. How could I apply a similar attitude in my life? I could do likewise by always giving the credit and glory to God, thanking Him for the good and the hard in my life. I could make sure to place God first in my life and do His will and let my life truly be in line with the Saviors. I would be okay if I never got thanks for or credit for the good I did or service I rendered, knowing that I was doing it for God would be enough. I could be like John the Baptist just by living a Christ-centered life.
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