Johnˇs fiery preaching on repentance and baptism to escape judgment resonated with multitudes of Jews, which had not had a preaching prophet in 400 years. His preaching was not only the starting point for the gospel, but had foundational elements which carried over into the preaching of the apostles in Acts.
You Tube Channel. Rick Walker Bible Talks
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