Other than Jesus, John the Baptist might be the most scandalous figure of the New Testament.
With the anointing of God, John set up camp in the Judean wilderness, preaching to any who would listen. His message? Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matt. 3:2).
Israeltourism (CC)
Here was a guy eating bugs and hanging out in the bush telling people the long-awaited Messiah had come. But the real scandal centered around one thing: his baptism.
Although the Jews were no strangers to...
Published on March 15, 2016 03:00