Parallels Between John the Baptist and Elijah #shorts #bible #biblical

John the Baptist Is Elijah Who Is to Come by https://bulletpointchristian.com Jesus said “if you are willing to accept it, John the Baptist is Elijah who is to come.” (Matthew 11:13-14). So let’s look at the remarkable similarities between the two. Fof example: Did you knwo they even dressed the same way? Here are 5 facts about the bold confrontation of royal injustice by Elijah and John the Baptist: Elijah's Confrontation with King Ahab: Elijah, a prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Ahab, boldly confronted the king over his idolatry and the injustices perpetrated under his rule. Ahab, influenced by his wife Jezebel, had led Israel into the worship of Baal, a Canaanite deity. Elijah challenged this deviation from the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel. The Mount Carmel Challenge: One of Elijah's most dramatic confrontations with Ahab's idolatrous policies was the contest on Mount Carmel. Here, Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to call down fire from their god, a challenge that ended in their failure and the demonstration of Yahweh's power. This event was a direct affront to Ahab's religious policies and a public demonstration of the impotence of Baal worship (1 Kings 18:20-40). John the Baptist's Rebuke of Herod Antipas: John the Baptist openly rebuked Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, for his marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife. This marriage was not only unlawful according to Jewish law but also a scandalous affair that caught the attention of the public. John's rebuke was a bold stand against the moral corruption and unlawful actions of the ruling class. Herodias' Revenge against John: Herodias, the wife of Herod Antipas, harbored a deep resentment towards John the Baptist for his public criticism of her marriage to Herod. Her grudge eventually led to John's imprisonment and ultimately his execution. The beheading of John the Baptist, at the behest of Herodias, is a stark example of the dangers faced by prophets who dared to challenge royal authority and immorality.