What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


In view of the curse upon this creation, what has God promised?
How, according to prophecy, was Christ to conduct Himself when on trial?
What are the wages of sin?
What change is wrought by beholding Jesus?
Did Christ know beforehand the treatment He was to receive?
How is the law fulfilled?
What is said of charity in the Scriptures?

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