Life and Mission of John
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tion. His work and ministry pointed back to the law and the prophets,
while he, at the same time, pointed the people forward to Christ, as
the Saviour of the world. He raised his voice and cried to the people,
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
Multitudes followed this singular prophet from place to place, and
many sacrificed all to obey his instruction. Kings, and the noble of the
earth, were attracted to this prophet of God, and heard him gladly. As
John saw that the attention of the people was directed to him, thinking
that he might be the Coming One, he sought every opportunity to
direct the attention of the people to One mightier than himself.
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