Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)


They said: John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

His disciples asked him: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? In answer he said: Elijah truly has to come and put all things right. I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man.

He said: Elijah does come first and restores all things. It is written that the Son of man should suffer and be treated with contempt? But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him.

They asked him: Are you Elijah? He said: I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered: No. They said to him: Who are you? We need to know so we can tell the ones who sent us. He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Isaiah the prophet said: 'Make straight the way of Jehovah (YHWH).' (Isaiah 40:3) read more.
They were sent from the Pharisees. They said to him: Why do you baptize if you are not the Christ, not Elijah, and not the prophet?


After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother up into a high mountain alone. While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him. read more.
Peter told Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him. When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces. They were very afraid. Jesus touched them and told them to get up and not be afraid. They saw only Jesus when they opened their eyes. When they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they saw, until the Son of man has risen from the dead. His disciples asked him: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? In answer he said: Elijah truly has to come and put all things right. I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man. Then the disciples saw that he was telling them about John the Baptist.

Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a high mountain completely alone. He was transfigured in front of them. His garments became brilliant white. Nothing on earth could make them this white. Elijah and Moses appeared before them. They were talking with Jesus. read more.
Peter said to Jesus: Teacher it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Peter and the others were afraid and they did not know what to say. A cloud hovered over them and a voice came out of the cloud: This is my Son the beloved listen to him! Suddenly they saw no one near them except Jesus. They came down the mountain. He warned them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Son of man had risen from the dead. They kept questioning among themselves what the rising from the dead means. Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come? He said: Elijah does come first and restores all things. It is written that the Son of man should suffer and be treated with contempt? But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him.

About eight days after he said these things he took Peter, John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray. While he prayed his appearance changed and his clothes became white and brilliant. Moses and Elijah talked to him. read more.
They appeared in glory and spoke about the death he was about to experience at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him. Before they left Peter said to Jesus: Master it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles. We could make one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. He did not know what he was saying. While he said these things a cloud enveloped them and they were filled with fear. A voice came out of the cloud saying: This is my Son my chosen one. Listen to him! When the voice came Jesus was found alone. They kept quiet and told no man what they had seen.


Jesus heard that John had been arrested. So Jesus withdrew to Galilee.

At that time Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard the news about Jesus. He told his servants: This is John the Baptist, raised from the dead. That explains the power working in him. Herod locked John in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. read more.
For John had said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her. Herod wanted to put him to death but he feared the people since they believed John was a prophet. It was Herod's birthday. The daughter of Herodias danced for him and pleased him. So he promised with an oath to give her anything she wanted. Prompted by her mother, she said: Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter. The king was grieved. He gave his oath and many were watching so he commanded that it be done. He gave the order to behead John in prison. His head was brought on a platter to the young lady. She in turn gave it to her mother. John the Baptist's disciples took the corpse and buried him, and then came and told Jesus.

Herod said: It is John whom I beheaded, raised from the dead. For Herod captured John and locked him in prison for the sake of Herodias his wife. She was his brother Philip's wife before he married her. John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife. read more.
Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed. But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed. It was Herod's birthday. He invited his lords, the military commanders, and the prominent men of Galilee to supper. When the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, she pleased him so much he promised her anything she desired. He pledged to her, Whatever you ask of me, I will give it to you, up to half of my kingdom. She asked her mother, What should I ask? And the mother said: The head of John the Baptist. At once she went to the king and asked: Will you give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter. The king was very sorry. Even so he kept his promise to her. He did not turn her down. This also showed his dinner guests he was a man of his word. He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him. He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the young lady. In turn she gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard this they took his corpse and laid it in a tomb.

But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him.

He preached good news to the people by offering many encouraging words. John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife. He added this also to them all. He locked up John in prison.


There is another who testifies about me. I know that his evidence about me is true. You sent people to John the Baptist and he has witnessed about the truth. The testimony I receive is not from man. However I say these things that you may be saved. read more.
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him. Even the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. When you saw this, you did not regret your sins and did not have faith in him.

But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him.

I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man. Then the disciples saw that he was telling them about John the Baptist.