Luk 1:14 | MHM | STEP | v. 14–17 : The angel promised that many would rejoice at John’s birth. He would be great in the sight of the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit even before he was born. He would turn many Israelites back to God and prepare the people for the coming of the Lord, fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah who would come before the Messiah (Malachi 4:5

‏ Luke 1:14

v. 14–17: The angel promised that many would rejoice at John’s birth. He would be great in the sight of the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit even before he was born. He would turn many Israelites back to God and prepare the people for the coming of the Lord, fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah who would come before the Messiah (Malachi 4:5–6 ^a).