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Prophecy Concerning the Voice in the Wilderness

Text: Matthew 3
12 May 2013

PROPHECY CONCERNING THE VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS

1. Matthew’s Perspective

This is he who was spoken by the prophet Isaiah
The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make His paths straight.        
Matthew 3:3

2. Mark’s Perspective

As it is written in the Prophets:
Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make His paths straight.         
Mark 1:2-3

3. Luke’s Perspective

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet saying:
The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make His paths straight.
Every valley shall be filled
And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough ways smooth;
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.          
Luke 3:4-6

UNDERSTANDING HOW THE SCRIPTURES WERE CITED BY THE GOSPEL WRITERS

1. Each writer has its own approach

2. These citations are best studied together

3. Together they form a more comprehensive picture

4. But even individually there is significance in the text cited

5. Similarities to be noted

6. Difference are to be noted also

7. Example

a) Truncated citation
b) Full citation

8. Reconciliation of the texts must be attempted