Jeannette van den Bosch 
“And John bore witness: ‘I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on Him.” (John 1:32) Jesus came from Galilee to the river Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.But John strongly protested: “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”He knew who Jesus … Lees meer
“Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.” (Luke 3:8) John’s preaching was honest and challenging. Many of those who came to him thought they were righteous … Lees meer
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight’” (Mark 1:3) John was preaching in the desert. He told the people to be baptized to show that they wanted to change their lives, and then their sins would be forgiven. Many people from Judah and the … Lees meer
“And He said to them, ‘Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’” (Luke 2:49) Jesus’ parents traveled to Jerusalem every year for the feast of Passover. There they went to the temple to celebrate. When boys reached the age of twelve they would travel … Lees meer