John the Baptist appears in the wilderness preaching repentance because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. He calls Israel to genuine response rather than confidence in ancestry, baptizes in Jordan, and announces a mightier One who will baptize with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Jesus comes to be baptized, the Spirit descends upon Him, and the Father identifies Him as His beloved Son.
John the Baptist appears in the wilderness preaching repentance because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. He calls Israel to genuine response rather than confidence in ancestry, baptizes in Jordan, and announces a mightier One who will baptize with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Jesus comes to be baptized, the Spirit descends upon Him, and the Father identifies Him as His beloved Son.
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