How did the people respond to the preaching of John?

Answer

"Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were baptized
of him in Jordan, confessing their sins!' Matt. 3: 5, 6.

What would make the death of Christ in vain?
What answer did he return when asked concerning his mission?
What is the result of willful sin?
What is of more importance than any outward ceremony?
What did the bishops determine to do?
Under what striking symbol was all this foretold?
What prophecy had Paul upon which to base his statement?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle