Contrast between the Baptist and the Messiah
Mark's record of John the Baptist's ministry is brief and focuses on one aspect - his anticipation of the coming Messiah.
John is hugely popular, and Jesus describes him as the mightiest born among women, but in comparison to the Messiah, he is unworthy to perform even the most menial duty (one usually reserved for a Gentile slave).
John's message focussed on the coming Messiah, not on those he was opposing. Although he was reverred, he pointed people to the one they must revere more highly.
At what point should I deflect kind words of encouragement, or sincere appreciation of work that I have done, and point to Jesus?
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