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How do we know John the Baptist was the messenger of the covenant?

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In Matthew 17:10-13, Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the prophesied messenger.

John the Baptist is affirmed as the messenger of the covenant by Jesus in Matthew 17:10-13. The disciples, questioning the need for Elijah to come first, learn from Jesus that Elijah has already come in the form of John the Baptist. This connection highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and illustrates God’s sovereign orchestration of redemptive history. John’s ministry prepares the way for Christ, emphasizing the continuity of God’s promise through the prophets and the ultimate revelation of His Son, Jesus Christ, the mediator of the new covenant.
Scripture References: Matthew 17:10-13, Malachi 3:1

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