~Scripture references~

~Prepare the way of the Lord

- Isaiah 40

~John the Baptist and the Spirit of Elijah

- Matthew 11:11-14

- Matthew 17:10-13

- Mark 9:11-13

- Luke 1:15-17

- John 1:19-27 (John is not Elijah but comes in the spirit of Elijah. Luke 1:17)

~Recurring "ripple in time" prophecy

- Joel 2:28-32

- Acts 2:17-21

~ Behold I send Elijah

- Malachi 4:5,6