Preceded by a Messenger

Preceded by a Messenger

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Category
Messianic
Status
fulfilled

The Prophecy

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD.

Source

Isaiah 40:3

T3he voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Fulfillment

John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, preparing the way.

Fulfilled In

Matthew 3:1-3

I1n those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Prophecy Journey

1
Prophecy Given Isaiah 40:3
2
Referenced Mark 1
3
Referenced Malachi 3
4
Fulfilled Matthew 3:1-3

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Did You Know?

1

Malachi prophesied a forerunner 400 years before John the Baptist appeared.

2

John the Baptist dressed like Elijah and preached in the same wilderness region.

3

Jesus confirmed John was the fulfillment: 'If you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah' (Matthew 11:14).