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Luke 1:9

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1:9 according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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Luke 1:5–25

Promises: John the Baptiser - God's cleansing

When sin gets in the way, God provides a means to cleanse us. Throughout the history of the Israelites, animal sacrifices and water baptism served as important rituals to cleanse the people from sins. John is described in the Bible as the forerunner of the Messiah. He was sent by...

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Luke 1:5–22

Promises: Yahya - Allah's cleansing

Whereas the Injeel (Gospel) describes John the Baptiser as a forerunner to the Messiah, 'Isa, baptising people, the Quran does not describe such details. It does tell us that Allah gave great wisdom and knowledge to Yahya at a young age, and taught him the Tawrah. Although the Quran does...

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