The first-century Roman Empire faced the same kinds of injustices that we face today: growing inequality between the rich and the poor, abusive oppression by those in power, and a disregard for decency and civility. John the Baptist’s message is not just spiritual in nature; it has real-life, real-world implications for today.  Questions: 1. What jumped out at you from the text? 2. John says to bear fruit worthy of repentance. How do you understand repentance? 3. What obstacles do yo...