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Ligonier Ministries (R.C. Sproul) February 19, 2026 4m

An Early Witness: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Summary

R.C. Sproul explores the biblical moment of Elizabeth's unique recognition of Mary's pregnancy and the unborn John the Baptist's spiritual awareness. He discusses the phenomenon of fetal movement during pregnancy, focusing on the scriptural account in Luke 1:44 where Elizabeth interprets her baby's kick as a spiritual response to Mary's arrival. Sproul argues that Elizabeth's interpretation is divinely inspired, suggesting that John the Baptist began his prophetic witness to Christ even before birth, highlighting the profound spiritual significance of this prenatal interaction.

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