1. The document outlines key details about the biblical figure John the Baptist. It discusses that John was of priestly descent but untrained, preached in the wilderness rather than temples, and had a message directly from God. 2. When John spoke, crowds were astonished and felt the spirit, asking John "What shall we do then?" John preached unselfish charity and practical religion. He also had the gift of discernment. 3. The document notes Jesus and John were cousins and many thought John might be the Christ. However, John said he was not the Christ but the harbinger of the King, to whom the real King came.