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Beheaded in the Bible
John the Baptist met a martyr's death when Herod's wife and daughter demanded his beheading. Herod complied with the horrific request, putting an end to John's long and successful ministry.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014:6-10&version=NIV

Jesus baptism - a Christian perspective
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. After he was baptized, the Spirit of God came down out of heaven like a dove and a voice from heaven declared that Jesus was God's son.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:13-17&version=NIV

Prepare the way - a Christian perspective
This prophecy--often taken to refer to John the Baptist's foreshadowing of Jesus--speaks of a preacher sent to prepare the way for the Savior's return.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040:3&version=NIV

Baptist in the Bible - a Christian perspective
John the Baptist was the preacher sent in advance of Christ to "prepare the way"--to prepare people to recognize and receive Christ when he revealed himself. He famously baptized many people, including Jesus himself.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:1-2&version=NIV

Baptize - a Christian perspective
John the Baptist baptized people with water, but as he did so, he predicted the arrival of someone who would perform a greater baptism--a baptism of spirit. This passage also describes John's baptism of Jesus himself.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:11-17&version=NIV

John the Baptist in the Bible: Matthew 3:1-17
Before Jesus and his ministry rose to prominence, John the Baptist was sent to "prepare the way." It is John who first clearly identifies Jesus as the promised Messiah, as seen in this baptism account.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:1-17&version=NIV

John the Baptist
Read John 1:19-28: John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ.
http://biblica.com/bible/verse/index.php?q=John+1%3A19-28&niv=yes

A.W. Tozer : A MAN SENT FROM GOD
The Bible record is very plain when it assures us that John the Baptist was a man sent from God. Our generation would probably decide that such a man ought to be downright proud of the fact that God had sent him. We would urge him to write a book. Seminary leaders would line up to...
http://sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=4886

InterVarsity Press - Quiet Time Bible Study
Here is a short Bible study on Luke 1, highlighting the birth of John the Baptist and the announcement to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
http://ivpress.com/bible/luke/luke01.php

Matthew 14: 1-12 - Into Thy Word Ministries
John the Baptist is Martyred. Who is this Jesus? John the Baptist caused quite a stir in the Herodian household. He cut across his social and cultural status and directly challenged Herod Antipas the Tetrarch (ruling governor of Israel), who was the son of “Herod the Great.”
http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=34817&columnid=3803

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