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Luke 1:17 ยท KJV

"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."

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Passage Context

15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17And 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.
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

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Reflection Questions

1

How can you prepare your heart for spiritual growth?

2

What does it mean for you to turn your heart towards others?

3

When have you felt called to prepare for something significant?

Life Application

faith

Engage in practices that help prepare your heart for Godโ€™s work in your life.

family

Take time to connect with family members and mend relationships.

People in This Verse

John the BaptistNT

John the Baptist was a prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized Jesus, heralding the coming of the Messiah.

First appearance: Matthew 3:1

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse refers to John the Baptist's role in preparing the way for Jesus, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah.

See also: Matthew 3:3

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