This is not the John that is writing this Gospel. This man is referred to as John the Baptist. For an in depth Bible passage on John the Baptist, read Luke 1:5-25 and Luke 1:57-80, pleeeeez.
John was a big deal in Israel at this time. His birth was miraculous and his ministry was prophesied by his father, a priest of the Temple. His birth was associated with the birth of Jesus and Jesus' birth was announced by angels and witnessed by foreign rich and wise men (that get's peoples attention).
People remembered these things about John and Jesus, and expected something to come of it. We often lose sight of that. They had "street cred". There was anticipation of their ministries.
John was a big deal in Israel at this time. His birth was miraculous and his ministry was prophesied by his father, a priest of the Temple. His birth was associated with the birth of Jesus and Jesus' birth was announced by angels and witnessed by foreign rich and wise men (that get's peoples attention).
People remembered these things about John and Jesus, and expected something to come of it. We often lose sight of that. They had "street cred". There was anticipation of their ministries.
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