‏ Matthew 3:3

v. 3: John’s ministry fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight’” (Isaiah 40:3 a). John was like a messenger sent ahead to clear the way for a king. His job was to help people get ready for Jesus by calling them to humility and faith. He challenged the pride and self-confidence of his generation, urging them to recognize their need for God.

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