Jesus Christ, Messenger of the Covenant See also Jesus Christ, Mediator Lord … shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, Mal. 3:1. I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of … Israel, Matt. 15:24. I must preach the kingdom … for therefore am I sent, Luke 4:43. works … bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me, John 5:36 (7:29; 8:42; 10:36; 11:42; 17:3). living Father hath sent me, John 6:57. My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me, John 7:16. the Lord … even the messenger of the covenant, 3 Ne. 24:1. he was the Word, even the messenger of salvation, D&C 93:8. Lord said: I will send the first, Abr. 3:27. See also 1 Sam. 3:21; Isa. 40:8; John 1:1; 3:17; Heb. 3:1; 1 Jn. 1:1; Rev. 19:13.