"Why Do The Teachers Of The Law Say That Elijah Must Come First?"

"The disciples asked HIM, 'Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?'  JESUS answered, 'So it is: first comes Elijah; and he will restore all things.  But I tell you, Elijah has already come; and they did not recognize him; and they treated him as they pleased.  And they will also make the Son of Man suffer.'

Then the disciples understood that JESUS was referring to John the Baptist." - Matthew 17:10-13 

Elijah

(It is a fact that many persons throughout history have been considered as prophets or even as "the" prophet, but none of them have pretended to have a witness from GOD in HIS favor, other than his own successes.  JESUS counted on witnesses, beginning with John the Baptist.  In all biblical revelation faith is supported by these witnesses.  Here it is Moses, the founder of Israel, and Elijah, father of prophets, who recognize JESUS.

Here, however, JESUS appears as the one for whom Moses and Elijah were waiting, the one for whom they had prepared, even if for this moment they can console HIM for HE still carries the weakness of our human condition.)

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