@Ihunanya_chi Why do You think Christ made mention of him comparing him to the prophets of the old? He was borne in the new dispensation, then Christ said, the least in the Kingdom( believers) is greater than he(John the Baptist) don't forget as at the John was not born Again...(the reason)
@Ihunanya_chi He prepared the way(heart) for the people to receive the message of the Gospel...
Remember during the transfiguration? Moses and who appeared before Christ on the Mount? So if Moses represented the law, then Elijah represents..... ?
@Ihunanya_chi Not him... You didn't set the question well... He was not an old Testament prophet, not even a hinge,but prepared the way for Christ's message.. he first brought the message of repentance in the new Testament...
Proverbs 19:21 AMP
[21] Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). [Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:17]
@Ihunanya_chi A time and times and half a time in the Bible means what? Make I bombard you with this small one first my sister.. don't look at the Bible oo..lol