Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Preaching of John the Baptist

What was the special mission of John the Baptist? BR-ASI9 78.3

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through Him might believe.” John 1:6, 7. BR-ASI9 78.4

What answer did he return when asked concerning his mission? BR-ASI9 78.5

“He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.” John 1:23. BR-ASI9 78.6

What did Christ say of those who rejected John’s message? BR-ASI9 78.7

“But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.” Luke 7:30. BR-ASI9 78.8

What did those do who were baptized of John? BR-ASI9 78.9

“And all the people that heard Him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.” Luke 7:29. BR-ASI9 78.10

Note.—That is, they honored God by this act, which showed their faith in His truth for that time. BR-ASI9 78.11