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.
 


Why did not Christ work many miracles in His own country ?
What warning is therefore given?
When He comes the second time, what title will He bear?
What were these stones to commemorate?
By whose Spirit did the prophets write?
How does God regard the afflicted?
Whose names are in the foundations of the holy city?

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