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.

Through whom are repentance and forgiveness granted?
What was the result of Christ's working miracles at His first passover?
6. In His reply, how did Christ indicate that neither the end of the world nor of the Jewish nation was immediately at hand ?
Concerning what have we been definitely informed?
How perfect does Christ tell us to be?
What petitions may we confidently expect God to hear?
What did John see concerning this city?

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