Rumors circulate that Jesus is the resurrected John the Baptist, who had recently been brutally put to death by order of Herod.
People had likely heard about what happened to the regional hero John the Baptist.
John’s suffering moved Jesus.
John’s gory death is a reminder of how depraved people can be.
Grieving is part of the human experience.
This passage points to Jesus’ humanity.
Lord, help me be faithful until the end of the road no matter what.
