What did Jesus & John the Baptist have in common?
John the Baptist
{First recorded words}
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching....
And saying, Repent ye:
for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3;1,2
Christ
{First recorded words of His ministry}
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say,
Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:17