John and Jesus

John the Baptist is the forerunner of Jesus.  He was one from whom much was expected.  He was one who expected much.  In both cases John is different than the expectations.  He is other.  Yet, he also is confronted with THE OTHER.  Jesus is both the OTHER than John and Jesus is OTHER than John expected.  What was expected of John?  What did John expect?  How is Jesus the OTHER?  How is the OTHER-NESS of Jesus a surprise to John?  How did John handle it?  Do these revelations have anything to contribute to us today?