The Mission of John the Baptist
This was the primary message John the Baptist preached.
What is "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand"?
John wore clothing made of this coarse material.
What is camel’s hair?
John's baptism was a symbol of this spiritual act.
What is repentance?
John declared Jesus to be this, pointing to His sacrificial role.
What is the Lamb of God?
The prophecy “The voice of one crying in the wilderness” comes from this book.
What is Isaiah?
John's mission was to prepare the hearts of the people for this.
What is the coming of the Messiah?
John lived apart from society for this spiritual reason.
What is to avoid its corrupting influence and learn of God?
John warned the Pharisees and Sadducees not to rely on this ancestral claim.
"We have Abraham as our father"?
John recognized Jesus as the One who would baptize with these.
What are the Holy Spirit and fire?
Malachi foretold that one would come in the spirit and power of this prophet.
Who is Elijah?
John referred to himself as “the voice of one” doing this.
What is crying in the wilderness?
John’s diet consisted of these two natural foods.
What are locusts and wild honey?
John called the religious leaders a generation of these.
What are vipers?
John said this about Christ’s increase and his own decrease.
What is “He must increase, but I must decrease”?
Many mistook John as this Old Testament prophet reincarnated.
Who is Elijah?
John called people to show repentance by doing this.
What is bearing fruits worthy of repentance?
Unlike the rabbis, John did not attend these institutions.
What are the schools of the rabbis?
John's words made people aware of their need for this.
What is a Savior?
John said he was not worthy to do this for Christ.
What is loosen His sandal strap?
This prophet said God would send His messenger before the Lord's coming.
Who is Malachi?
John’s mission was foretold by this prophet.
Who is Isaiah?
The wilderness shaped John to be this kind of messenger.
What is fearless and faithful?
John's baptism differed from Christ’s baptism, which would be with these.
What are the Holy Spirit and fire?
John’s recognition of Christ came when he saw this descend like a dove.
What is the Holy Spirit?
The religious leaders misunderstood prophecy by expecting this kind of Messiah.
What is a political or military ruler?