76. “You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High.You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way.
77. You will make his people know that they can be savedthrough the forgiveness of their sins.
78. A new day will dawn on us from abovebecause our God is loving and merciful.
79. He will give light to those who live in the darkand in death’s shadow.He will guide us into the way of peace.”
80. The child John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel.