(3) The Book of Mark: Set the Captives Free
A nd there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of skin about his loins: and he did eat locust and wild honey. Mark 1: 5-6 John drew people to him; people from all over, and led them to confession, repentance, and baptism. Why was he so effective? Just my view but it was easy to see that John wasn't it in for the gain or the glory He was that fashion conscious and was not wasting a lot on bells and whistles. He lived hard, simply, and humble out in the harsh elements of the wilderness. Perhaps they felt they could trust his motives of a man like that and consequently believe his message? It was easy to see John was sold out to the message he was called to bring and consequently his message was easy to believe. And, the people of the time and region had hoped and looked forward to a Messiah for a long time. The