John the Baptist was someone whose job was to prepare the way from Christ. When Jesus makes his appearence, John introduces him to the people.

John 1:29-34

New Living Translation (NLT)

Jesus, the Lamb of God

29: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

30: He is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’

31: I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel.”

32: Then John testified, “I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him.

33: I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’

34: I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.”

John 3:31-36

New Living Translation (NLT)

31: “He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else.

32: He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but how few believe what he tells them!

33: Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true.

34: For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit.

35: The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands.

36: And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.”

Mark 1:9-14

New Living Translation (NLT)

The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

9: One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.

10: As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove.

11: And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

12: The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness,

13: where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him.

14: Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News.

Matthew 11:2-3

New Living Translation (NLT)

2: John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,

3: “Are you the Messiah we've been expecting,[a] or should we keep looking for someone else?”

John the Baptist was someone whose job was to prepare the way from Christ. When Jesus makes his appearance, John introduces him to the people.

John 1:29-34, New Living Translation (NLT)

Jesus, the Lamb of God

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! He is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel.” Then John testified, “I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him. I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.”

John 3:31-36, New Living Translation (NLT)

“He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but how few believe what he tells them! Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true. For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.”

Mark 1:9-14, New Living Translation (NLT)

The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him. Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News.

Matthew 11:2-3, New Living Translation (NLT)

John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the Messiah we've been expecting,[a] or should we keep looking for someone else?”