The Mission of John the Baptist

Where?

Mark 1:2 KJV 1900

As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

In front of people

Not necessarily when they come to you

Wherever they are

Why?

Mark 1:2 KJV 1900

As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Preparing for Christ

Preparing others

Not for self or ego or our own pride

What?

Mark 1:3 KJV 1900

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Voice - not a person

Crying - passion, emotion, energy (not mumbling or hiding)

Wilderness - in rejection, difficulty, inhospitable environment