76, 77 (Luke 3:2-4; Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:1-3; Mark 1:1-3; 1:19-23). John Born for a Special Work—In every stage of this earth’s history God has had His agencies to carry forward His work, which must be done in His appointed way. John the Baptist had a special work, for which he was born and to which he was appointed—the work of preparing the way of the Lord.... His wilderness ministry was a most striking, literal fulfillment of prophecy (Manuscript 112, 1901).{5BC 1115.2}

76, 77 (kp. 3,2-4; Es. 40,3; Matt. 3,1-3; Mark 1,1-3; Joh. 1,19-23). Johannes blev født til et særligt arbejde.--I ethvert trin i denne jords historie, har Gud haft Sine hjælpere til at fremføre Sit arbejde, som må gøres på Hans bestemte måde. Johannes Døber havde et særligt arbejde, som han var blevet født til, og som han var udpeget til - at berede vejen for Herren. . . . Hans gerning i ørknen var et meget slående og bogstavelig opfyldelse af profetien. (MS 112, 1901).