And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" Jesus answered and said to them,"Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will restore all things. But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands." Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist.
Sometimes I get the notion that "all things" is urging a very complex and extensive set of affairs. And very precise.
Not wiith John, he preached, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" in Matthew 3:2. Simple, concise. One Word—repent. But precise. But almost impossible for the religious hierarchy of the day for they worshiped the precision of their faith.
Do we? More importantly, do I?
Readings
Morning Psalm 54, Noon Psalm 119:65-72, Evening Psalm 106