Mark 1:5

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

 

 

⁵ The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

 

 

The purpose of John's preaching was to prepare people to accept Jesus as God's son. When John challenged the people to confess sin individually, he signaled the start of a new way to relate to God.

 

Is change needed in your life before you can hear and understand Jesus' message? You have to admit that you need forgiveness before you can accept it. To prepare to receive Christ, repent. Denounce the world's dead-end attractions, sinful temptations and harmful attitudes.

 

 

Joe