By Elimu Assistant Team 
Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ
- John the Baptist preached mainly in the wilderness/ the desert of Judah, while Jesus preached in the synagogues/ homes and cities! towns! Temple
- John the Baptist called people to repentance, while Jesus forgave/died for their sins
- John the Baptist was Baptist with water, but Jesus was baptized with the Holy Spirit! fire
- John the Baptist lived the life of a Nazarite, while Jesus mixed freely with all people
- The emphasis of John the Baptist’s preaching was on the promised Messiah, while that of Jesus was about the kingdom of God
- John the Baptist’s message was direct whereas Jesus preached in parables
- While John the Baptist disciples fasted, the disciples of Jesus ate and drank
- John the Baptist did not perform miracles, but Jesus ministry was full of signs/ wonders
- John the Baptist was the forerunner! prepared the way while Jesus fulfilled/ was the messiah
