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I used to wonder why there was not more awareness of John’s ministry. Other than baptizing, I just felt there had to be more than many realized. God does everything for a purpose, and John’s purpose was a lot more involved than many realize.
Many though John the Baptist was the Messiah. He came from the right family and walked and talked the part. The Greeks in particular thought this. They believed that whoever comes first is pre-emanate - those who follow are followers. This is why the Gospel of John spends so much time (in Chapter 1) making the point that Jesus was before John the Baptizer, not after.
If you want to know more about John the Baptist mission read about the Mandaens. They are the continuation of John’s disciples who did not follow christ