The birth of John was a fulfillment of the prophecy found in Malachi 4:5-6… the last words of the Old Testament.

William Willimon, Remember Who You Are: Baptism and the Christian Life (Upper Room, 1998) & Sunday Dinner: The Lord’s Supper and the Christian Life (Upper Room, 1983).

Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.