Joh 1:6 | MHM | STEP | The Witness of John the Baptist This section introduces John the Baptist, who was sent by God as a witness to prepare people for the coming of Christ. It explains John's role and how people responded to his message. The focus here is on John’s testimony about Jesus and how it pointed people to faith in Christ. v. 6 : The Gospel says, “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John” (John 1:6 ). John the Baptist didn’t come by his own choice or just because of his parents’ wishes. He was given a special mission by God. He was not the promised Christ, but God sent him to get people ready for Jesus’ arrival, and he was faithful to that work.

‏ John 1:6

The Witness of John the Baptist

This section introduces John the Baptist, who was sent by God as a witness to prepare people for the coming of Christ. It explains John's role and how people responded to his message. The focus here is on John’s testimony about Jesus and how it pointed people to faith in Christ.

v. 6: The Gospel says, “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John” (John 1:6 ^a). John the Baptist didn’t come by his own choice or just because of his parents’ wishes. He was given a special mission by God. He was not the promised Christ, but God sent him to get people ready for Jesus’ arrival, and he was faithful to that work.