Key Idea: God ALWAYS accomplishes His plan for His people.

     The context of the herald. (V5-9)

V.5 1 Chronicles 24:10

V.8 1 Chronicles 24:19; 2 Chronicles 8:14

V.9 1 Chronicles 23:13

     The herald of the angel. (V.10-17)

V.10 Psalm 141:2

V.15 Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3

V.17 Malachi 4:5-6

     The response of the herald. (V.18-25)

V.25 Genesis 30:22-23

     Application:

Am I doubting God’s work today?

Does the miracle of John’s coming affect my view of God’s working in the world?

Do I believe in John’s message?