What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


To what indignities did Herod subject the Saviour?
What cheering message has Christ sent to His people touching His resurrection?
Why was further instruction concerning this vision necessary ?
What portion of the 2300 days (years) mentioned in the vision, was allotted to the Jews?
What kind of labor is to be done through the week?
For whose sake did Christ say the period of papal persecution would be shortened?
Why is sorrow better than laughter?

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