Mar 1:8 | TNotes | STEP | 1:8 John’s baptism prepared people for God’s Kingdom by calling them to repentance. The baptism of Jesus brought the gift of the Holy Spirit , through whom sinful people become God’s children (Rom 8:15-16 ; 1 Cor 12:13 ; Gal 4:6 ).

bRom 8:15-16►

c1 Cor 12:13►

dGal 4:6►

‏ Mark 1:8

1:8 ^a John’s baptism prepared people for God’s Kingdom by calling them to repentance. The baptism of Jesus brought the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom sinful people become God’s children (Rom 8:15-16 ^b; 1 Cor 12:13 ^c; Gal 4:6 ^d).