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 == Memory triggers in the history of Israel==
-   Luke might recognize several Old Testament passages that would trigger a memory of '''God’s promise to Zacharias'''. Since Luke structures his Gospel with an emphasis on '''fulfilled promises''' and '''God’s faithfulness''', he might see John’s role through the lens of past '''remembrances of God’s oath'''. Here are some key triggers: ----  === '''1. Malachi 3:1 & 4:5-6 – The Messenger Before the Lord''' === '''Trigger for Luke''': The angel told Zacharias that John would come ''“in the spirit and power of Elijah”'' (Luke 1:17), which directly recalls Malachi’s prophecy:
+Luke might recognize several Old Testament passages that would trigger a memory of '''God’s promise to Zacharias'''. Since Luke structures his Gospel with an emphasis on '''fulfilled promises''' and '''God’s faithfulness''', he might see John’s role through the lens of past '''remembrances of God’s oath'''. Here are some key triggers: ----  === '''1. Malachi 3:1 & 4:5-6 – The Messenger Before the Lord''' === '''Trigger for Luke''': The angel told Zacharias that John would come ''“in the spirit and power of Elijah”'' (Luke 1:17), which directly recalls Malachi’s prophecy:
 * ''“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me.”'' (Mal. 3:1)