Was it to baptise in water everyone in the entire area?
2007-09-09 15:05:24 · 11 answers · asked by spiritwoman343 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was basically the guy at the head of the parade. He was there to pave the way for Jesus. To tell everyone that Jesus the Messiah was coming.
2007-09-09 15:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, it was to go before and announce the coming of the Messiah.
I've seen the visitation between Mary and Elizabeth (John's mother) while both were pregnant written as 'when the Word met the Voice'.
2007-09-09 16:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by SigGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"For this is he of whom it is written: ‘ Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’" Matthew 11:10
this is what Jesus said about John the Baptist. I believe Scriptures speak better than human opinions.
2007-09-09 15:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was the herald, the pro-claimer, the announcer of Christ......... He was letting the Jewish Nation know that the KING they have been waiting for was here.... He was, by baptism readying the people, washing them, cleansing them, getting them ready for the Kingdom that should have came into being with Christ...... but it did not happen did it ?? the Jewish Nation denied their King....... go in peace...... God bless
2007-09-09 15:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To herald the coming of the Messiah.
2007-09-09 15:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by tugar357 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To baptize whom ever came his way... To clean the flesh... Jesus cleaned the heart and soul of the individuals.
2007-09-11 11:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John's mission was to announce that the savior was on his way and to preach repentance of sins
2007-09-09 15:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by 5324 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To testify for Jesus as the messiah. That is, until he went off course and got himself beheaded.
2007-09-09 15:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No he was sort of like Jesus's promoter. He told people he was coming and that he was the son of God.
2007-09-09 15:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To formally introduce JESUS into the world.
GOD bless
2007-09-09 16:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋