The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Advent 3 in Year C is Luke 3.7–17, and it follows closely on from last week's reading; verse begins 'He therefore said to the crowds...' which some English ...

This messenger is John the Baptist, who appeared in the desert ... John’s baptism was a symbol of repentance. John was a forerunner to the Messiah. He said, “I baptise you with water for ...

How much is enough? Almost always we reply, “Just a little bit more.” This question seems particularly appropriate this time of year.

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, telling people to repent their sins to be baptised as a sign of their repentance ... area where John was probably preaching. Some Bible scholars ...