ISB ~ Luke 1 v17

spirit and power of Elijah:An allusion to Mal 3:1 and 4:5-6.

• Malachi announced the Lord’s coming to Israel. Preparations for his arrival would be completed by a

messenger like Elijah, who would preach repentance, restore t

he tribes of Israel, and work to heal

broken families (Sir 48:110; Mt 11:13-15; CCC 523, 718-20). to turn: A biblical image for moral and spiritual repentance. See word study: Repentance at Mk 1:4. a people prepared: Luke later examines the significance of John’s role through the lens of Is 40. See note on Lk 3:4-6.