Summary
- John, the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah vs 2-3 in fulfillment of the prpphesy in Isaiah;
- He baptised the people with water but Christ baptises His followers with the Holy Spirit vs 8.
Mark 1:2-3,8
[2]It began as the prophet Isaiah had written: “God said, ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you to clear the way for you.’
[3]Someone is shouting in the desert, ‘Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!’ ”
[8]I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”