Question

What was John the Baptist’s ministry?

to direct people to the Messiah
to oversee the Sanhedrin
to establish the church
to lead the Jews to revolt against the Romans
to reorganize Temple services

Answer 1

To direct people to the Messiah.

John the Baptist preached repentance, baptized people in the Jordan River, and prepared the way for Jesus by calling people to recognize and receive the coming Messiah. He did not oversee the Sanhedrin, establish the church, lead a revolt, or reorganize Temple services.