What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?

Answer

"Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance."
Matt. 3: 2, 8.

What encouraging statement follows concerning the supply of power to the faint?
Into what condition has sin brought the entire creation?
What should we say for such a Saviour?
What message announces the judgment hour come?
How was the overthrow of ancient Babylon foretold?
With what question did Christ meet their false ideas and reasoning regarding Sabbath-keeping?
Is this, for the time being, a source of pleasure?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle