John the Baptist From Matthew 11:2-11 December is full of cozy things—twinkling lights, Christmas trees, cookies, and carols. But then John the Baptist shouting, “You brood of vipers! Repent! The kingdom of heaven is near!” Repent! God's kingdom is coming! “Something huge is happening!!! Repent and be baptized!!!” Crowds see John emerging from the wilderness, hear his yelling and repent and are baptized by him preparing for the coming kingdom of heaven. Baptism in the Jordan River is a reminder of Israel’s entering the promised land. John’s presence and wake-up call message from the wilderness’s silence is an urgent, thundering cry “repent and be baptized!! “ Get Baptized! God's kingdom is coming! Prepare yourself with genuine self-examination and transformation for a new beginning! You will need a true inner change shown through actions, not just words. John tells-off religious leaders, those brood of vipers who misuse power, reminding eve...