Juan el Bautista - Historia Completa

Summary

The story of Juan el Bautista, a virtuous Jewish priest, and his wife Isabel, who despite being barren, are blessed with a child through divine intervention. Juan, filled with the Holy Spirit, is destined to prepare the way for the Messiah. As he grows, he becomes a prophet and a leader of a sect, baptizing repentant sinners. His fame reaches King Herodes, who fears his influence and eventually leads to Juan's unjust execution at the request of Herodes' daughter.

Takeaways

• 💒 Juan el Bautista and Zacarías were religious figures, deeply devoted to their faith and to each other.
• 🌟 An angelic visitation to Zacarías at the temple foretold the birth of Juan, despite the couple's inability to have children due to Isabel's sterility.
• 🤰 The miraculous conception of Juan is a testament to the couple's unwavering faith in God's divine plan.
• 👼 The birth of Juan is celebrated as a divine miracle, fulfilling the couple's lifelong dream of parenthood.
• 📜 The naming of Juan is significant, as it is dictated by an angelic message and not by family tradition.
• 🗣️ Zacarías' speech is restored upon the naming of Juan, underscoring the miraculous nature of the event.
• 🌱 Juan grows up to become a prophet, following in his father's footsteps and preaching the word of God.
• 💧 Juan the Baptist leads a sect emphasizing the importance of baptism for spiritual cleansing and preparation for the Messiah's arrival.
• 👑 Herodes' fear of the Messiah's arrival and his displeasure with Juan's teachings lead to Juan's arrest and imprisonment.
• ☠️ The tragic end of Juan the Baptist is orchestrated by Herodes, fulfilling a cruel request made during a birthday celebration.

Q & A

Who is Juan el Bautista in the script?

Juan el Bautista is a Jewish priest and a virtuous man who is married to Isabel. He is recognized for his hard work and devotion to God.

Why couldn't Isabel and Juan have children?

Isabel was told she was barren and could not conceive a child, which is why they initially could not have children.

What significant event happened to Zacarías at the temple?

Zacarías was visited by the angel Gabriel who told him that despite their old age and Isabel's barrenness, they would have a son named Juan who would be the precursor of the Messiah.

What promise did the angel Gabriel make to Zacarías?

Gabriel promised that Zacarías's wife, Isabel, would conceive and give birth to a son who would prepare the way for the Messiah.

Why did Zacarías become mute?

Zacarías became mute as a punishment for doubting the angel Gabriel's message about his wife's pregnancy.

How did Isabel find out she was pregnant?

Isabel found out she was pregnant when she felt a vibration in her body and her unborn child moved, which she interpreted as a sign from God.

Who did the angel Gabriel visit after speaking to Zacarías?

After speaking to Zacarías, Gabriel visited María, the cousin of Isabel, to announce that she would be the mother of the Messiah.

What was the significance of Juan's birth?

Juan's birth was significant because it was considered a miracle, as both his parents were old and his mother was believed to be barren.

What did Juan grow up to become?

Juan grew up to become a prophet, leading a sect of Jewish baptists and preaching about the coming of the Messiah.

Why was Juan El Bautista arrested?

Juan El Bautista was arrested because he publicly criticized Herodes for marrying his brother's wife, which was considered a sin.

How did Juan El Bautista die?

Juan El Bautista was beheaded at the request of Herodes's daughter, fulfilling her mother's wish, after Herodes promised her anything she desired.