Tag Archives | john the baptist

Matthew 3:11 – Not Fit To Carry Sandals

By jeff on June 27, 2024 in Comics

Nim wants to make sure he’s fit enough to carry Jesus’ sandals because he read Matthew 3:11. #matthew3 #bible #biblestudy #biblequote

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Nim: In Matthew 3;11, John the Baptist says One more powerful is coming, whose sandals he's "not fit to carry."

Nim: So I'm working out with different types of shoes so I'll be fit enough.

Nim: I've worked my way up to a woman's size 5 pump. I hope to be fit enough for men's sandals by next week.

Con: I don't know how to respond.
Nim: Oooh...feel my muscle!

John the Baptist was just one of many people in the Bible who prophesied the coming Christ.

Luke 3 – The Baptism of Jesus

By jeff on August 2, 2017 in Comics

Luke 3 – 3:21-22 (NLT)

The Baptism of Jesus

Luke 3: One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water’s very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, “This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!”

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a “bad girl!”

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Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water's very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, "This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!"

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a "bad girl!"

Mark 1:9-12 – Jesus and John The Baptist

By jeff on April 6, 2016 in Comics

One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” – Mark 1:9-12

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Abby: My church baptizes people in the local river.

Con: That's neat. It's just like John and Jesus.

Abby: Yeah, but a little different.
Con: How?

Abby: I don't think Jesus was baptized to the sounds of "Marco...Polo!"

Mark 1:8 – Christian Baptism

By jeff on February 23, 2016 in Comics

John The Baptist said in Mark 1:8 “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”

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Nim: Con says my new idea is a bad one.
Abby: What's the idea?

Nim: High-dive baptisms!
Abby: Oh, my!

Nim: The problem is that I don't know if he means "bad" as in "good." Like: That's one bad bike, dude! Or if he means "bad" as in "bad." Like: Bad news about your bike, dude!

Abby: Gosh. If only we could know which he meant.
Nim: You see my dilemma.

Matthew 28: High-Dive Baptisms

By jeff on February 22, 2016 in Comics

Jesus said about baptisms in Matthew 28, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

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Nim: I have a great idea! High-dive baptisms!
Con: What?!

Nim: The preacher pushes people in the water from the highest-dive at a swimming pool! They get to accept Jesus and conquer their fear simultaneously!
("You're saved!" "Aaaa!")

Con: What about churches that baptize babies?
Nim: Two words: water wings!

Con: This is a really bad idea.
Nim: Pish-posh! Hurry up and get me a patent attorney on the phone!

Matthew 3:13-17 – The Baptism of Jesus

By jeff on January 9, 2016 in Comics

You can read about the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21-22 #jesus #jesuschrist #baptism #johnthebaptist #christiancomics

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Nim: John the Baptist dunked Jesus under the water.

Nim: Then the Holy Spirit flew down like a dove. And Heaven opened up, a loud voice proclaiming, "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased."

Nim: Then John the Baptist gave Jesus the high-five and shouted, "Who da man?!"

Con: He did not.
Nim: Can I get a witness?

You can read about Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21-22

God With Us

By jeff on December 14, 2015 in Comics

Jesus is called Emmanuel because it means “God With Us.” #emmanuel #immanuel #godwithus #jesus #christiancomic #christiancartoon

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Nim: Can you imagine how awesome it was 2,000 years ago to learn that Jesus was actually born?

Nim: All of mankind had waited on Messiah for centuries and suddenly...He was with us. That's what His name means..."God with us."

Nim: The air must have smelled sweeter. The sun's light must have been brighter. Every living creature on earth must have felt an urge to bend its knee and bow its head.

Abby: That was beautiful. But just have one question: Who are you and what have you done with Nim?

God "Being with us" was so hard to imagine that even John the Baptist needed confirmation.