John the Baptist’s ministry was calling people to repent and be baptized. God did not use him to do any miracles (John 10:41) but people flocked to hear the message of repentance and turning away from sin (Mt 3:4-6, 8).
God sent John to baptize people so that Jesus could be announced to the world during his baptism (John 1:31). It was there that we get the first public view of the Trinity. Immediately after Jesus came out of the water, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven in a form of a dove and landed on Jesus. Then God the Father spoke from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:16-17).
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit brought the message of salvation to the world.
