In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”-- Matthew 3.1

And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’-- Matthew 3.17

The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.’ --Matthew 4_16