The Word of God Came... In The Desert
The selection from Luke 3:1-6 differs from its parallels in Mark (1:1-3) and Matthew (3:1-3) in that Luke adds a historical reference (vv. 1-2a), he presents the ministry of John in the classical prophetic mode through the phrase " the word of God came to John son of Zacharea in the desert" ) and... Sign in to see full entry.