Peter Declares Jesus is Messiah.

Herod Antipas orders the execution of John at the request indirectly of Herodias. Herod only met Jesus in his final week but had influences in his home and territory. John fulfilled his mission.

Herod is angry. Joseph, warned in a dream, takes the family to Egypt where they are refugees. They return to Nazareth, in Galilee. Matthew uses many Old Testament prophecies.

John, a prophet working near Jerusalem by the River Jordan. His message challenges people to repent and be baptised. He specifically challenges the wealthy, tax collectors and soldiers and points to the Messiah.