What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?

Answer

"Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance."
Matt. 3: 2, 8.

By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
What specific instance is mentioned by Peter?
How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
9. What expressions in the prophecy of Joel seem to imply a double fulfilment of this outpouring of the Spirit?
5. What description is given of the beast against whose worship this closing warning message is given?
3. Before the giving of the law at Sinai, what did Moses say when Jethro asked him concerning his judging the people?
Why are the Scriptures given?

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