The Perashim and the Zadukim Come Out to John

John is not a fan of the leadership of god's people at this time, the pharisees and the sadducees. He is inviting the people of god to repent and follow after god,. The axe is already at the root of the trees. And every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. This is one fiery, essene influenced, dude influenced teacher holding revivals out in the desert outside of bounds o religious systems and power.