Webon of the story bears investigation. John's birth narrative sets the stage for luke's larger narrative goal, realized in acts: The emergence of the gospel from the j. Webthe reactions of the crowds and jewish leaders to john foreshadow their reactions to jesus. Webjohn the baptist has a significant role in the gospels because he anticipates jesus. In this matthew text, we hear how john prepares the jewish people for the arrival. Webmeier’s commentary, which i laid out in some detail in the previous post on this stream below, notes the distinct ways in which john interacts with jesus.
