Mark 1:14-15

After John the Baptist was arrested, Jesus began his ministry in Galilee. So the king must have had his experience with John while Jesus was in the wilderness. "He must increase and I must decrease." John's work was done and God removed him from the scene. Almost like Jesus' words about Judas-Jesus death must take place, but woe to him through whom it comes. Herod is guilty of the death of John.

Jesus' message: finally, it's here--the day we've been waiting for ever since the Fall, ever since God called Abraham, since Moses led the people out of Egypt, since the prophets, since the exile--it's here! The Messiah has come. The kingdom of God is at hand; it is within your ability to touch.

What should be our response? Repent and believe in the gospel, the good news. He is here!!