Planned — proposed scope, not yet researched or reviewed. The thesis and outline below describe what this study intends to examine. They are not findings and carry no evidence rating yet.

Study 7 · intermediate · 1Kgs · 2Kgs · Mal · Matt · Luke · John

Elijah and John the Baptist

The Prophet Who Prepares the Way

Proposed: examine Malachi’s promise of Elijah (Mal 4:5-6), John’s coming “in the spirit and power of Elijah” (Luke 1:17), Jesus’ identification (Matt 11:14; 17:10-13) and John’s own denial (John 1:21).

Proposed outline

The promise of Elijah (Mal 4:5-6)
Garments and wilderness (2 Kgs 1:8; Matt 3:4)
In the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17)
“He is Elijah” / “I am not” (Matt 11:14; John 1:21)
Elijah’s prayer as example (Jas 5:17-18)

Key passages

Categories: Prophecy, Comparative Studies, Character Studies

Series: Prophetic Fulfilment, Christ in the Old Testament

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