Digital Portfolio 1: St. John The Baptist

During John The Baptist life he has been recognized as the baptist because of his practicing of preaching and baptizing. St. John recognized Jesus as the "Messiah". And on a request from Jesus, baptised him. This baptism marked the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Before St. Johns birth, His parents Elizabeth and Zacharias were hoping for a child but didn't have any because Elizabeth was "barren" and they were both old. They were praying for a child, and Zacharias become troubled. When the Angel of the Lord appeared and said to him, not to be afraid because Elizabeth will soon bear a son, and he should be name John. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth. John was to turn the children of Israel to the visions of God. St. John the Baptist was the older cousin of Jesus and pathed the way for his teachings.