John the Baptist - A Reed Shaun by the Wind

Jesus answers the question of john the baptist in a way that hilites the relationship between judgment and mercy. The person who can see those things and thank god for them, rather than seeing those as an obstacle, is going to be blessed on that account. John the baptist was foretold in malachi, the very last verses of our old testament, where we read, behold, i will send you elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the lord comes. Ushers in a new period of violence, this conflict between the enemies of the kingdom,. Between satan and his forces, and the work of the kingdom which is pushing forward.