Luke 1:17

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Luke 1:17

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Summary

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

Before

Luke 1:16

John 1:13

John 3:28

In

Power

2 Kings 14:4

And the

Isaiah 29:24

Matthew 21:29

1 Corinthians 6:9

To make

Bible References

Before

He will turn many of the sons of Israel
to the Lord their God.

who were born,
not of blood,
or of the will of the flesh,
or of the will of man,
but of God.

You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I’ve been sent ahead of Him.’

In

Look, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome Day of the Lord comes.

if you’re willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come.

“Elijah is coming and will restore everything,” He replied.

Then they began to question Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

“What then?” they asked him. “Are you Elijah?”

“I am not,” he said.

“Are you the Prophet?”

“No,” he answered.

Then I saw thrones, and people seated on them who were given authority to judge. I also saw the people

who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of God’s word, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and who had not accepted the mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with the Messiah for 1,000 years.

Power

Now Elijah the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers,

said to Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, I stand before Him, and there will be no dew or rain during these years except by my command!”

He replied, “I have not destroyed Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commands and followed the Baals.

Ahab said to Elijah, “So, you have caught me, my enemy.”

He replied, “I have caught you because you devoted yourself to do what is evil in the Lord’s sight.

Therefore, this is what the Lord says: ‘You will not get up from your sickbed—you will certainly die.’” Then Elijah left.

Yet the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.

And the

Those who are confused will gain understanding,
and those who grumble will accept instruction.

“He answered, ‘I don’t want to!’ Yet later he changed his mind and went.

Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, or anyone practicing homosexuality,

To make

Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord on your behalf.”

Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of Your people, and confirm their hearts toward You.

Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over how God had prepared the people, for it had come about suddenly.

Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will strengthen their hearts.
You will listen carefully,

Then they would not be like their fathers,
a stubborn and rebellious generation,
a generation whose heart was not loyal
and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.

Therefore, Israel, that is what I will do to you,
and since I will do that to you,
Israel, prepare to meet your God!

Therefore I immediately sent for you, and you did the right thing in coming. So we are all present before God, to hear everything you have been commanded by the Lord.”

And what if He did this to make known the riches of His glory on objects of mercy that He prepared beforehand for glory—

giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

But you are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises

of the One who called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light.

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

So now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have boldness and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.