God would give Israel her inheritance and would make a new, everlasting covenant with her. If He did not attempt to bind up the broken-hearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, or the opening of the prison to the bound; if He would not preach, or comfort, or communicate joy, until that memorable unction had been imparted how absurd it is for us to attempt similar works without this anointing! 32:1; Isa. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Isaiah 61:2. The Hebrew accent separates these two clauses, and note too that the vengeance is assigned to a day, in contrast with year. The praise from victory. ICB -My people, foreigners will come to tend your sheep. Spurgeon -This the Holy Spirit mentions as a part of the glory of God, and a reason for our declaring His praise: the Lord is not only a Builder, but a Healer; He restores broken hearts as well as broken walls. 1:27; 5:7,16,23; 9:7; 10:22; 28:17; 32:16f; 33:5,15; 45:8,23f; 46:12f; 48:1,18; 51:6,8; 54:14,17; 56:1; 57:12; 58:2; 59:9,14,16f; 60:17; 61:10f; 63:1; 64:6; Jer. He made an amazing statement: "This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears." PUBLIC SCRIPTURE-READING. 3:25. The last verse, taken with the 4th, gives the historic connection: the vengeance precedes the regathering of Israel, and synchronizes with the day of the Lord. The scroll is therefore most likely to have been in Hebrew; although the reading of the Hebrew scriptures was sometimes followed by an explanatory paraphrase in Aramaic, known as a Targum. His Spirit then bears the fruit through us as willing, surrendered vessels for honor prepared for every good (Spirit empowered) work. Yet his content was hardly spontaneous. Boshet is also used in the expression "to put to shame," involving divine judgment on the enemies of God's people (Ps109:29; 132:18). . Howeverhis obedience (cpGe 22:1-2,15-17,18-see devotional "A Test of Faith") proved his faith. KJV For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. and in the Ancient Near East, Journal of American Oriental Society, XC (1970), pp. Jeremiah 31:39, specifically says which covenant of mine, they broke. And so is Hebrews explicit on the matter: finding fault with thembecause they continued not in (his) covenant. (Heb. 6:32). He is asked to read a portion of scripture from Isaiah 61. HCSB Note -Isaiah broke out in a hymn of praise in response to the oracle he had just delivered. BBE As they had twice as much grief, and marks of shame were their heritage, so in their land they will be rewarded twice over, and will have eternal joy. Paqach - 21x in 19v - Usage: open(10), opened(7), opens(2), watch*(1). The most familiar verse concerning righteousness, and the one quoted by Paul in Gal. Praise(08416)(tehillah,) is a feminine noun derived from the verbhalaland sometimes denotes a quality or attribute of some person or thing, "glory or praiseworthiness". 8 The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; The LORD raises up those who are bowed down; The LORD loves the righteous;(Ps146:7-8), Spurgeon -Which executeth judgment for the oppressed. He is a swift and impartial administrator of justice. 42:7, 49:9; Ps. Amen. He has clothed me with garments of salvation- Clothing frequently symbolizes a person's status. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a260eef95e873562d48943ecb4631d50" );document.getElementById("cc3c9f2664").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Please note: Comments are always moderated before publication; so will not appear immediately: but neither will they be unreasonably withheld. This describes a reversal of roles in the past. MacArthur -Israel will inherit the land promised to Abraham (Ge 12:1, 7; 13:15; 15:18). I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. After the baptism and temptation, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth where he attends a synagogue service. Finally, as John concludes the book of Revelation by describing the new heavens and the new earth, he hears the tripartite formula once more: God shall dwell with them, they shall be his people and he shall be their God who is always with them (Rev. Colossians Strangersforeigners- Speaks of the saved Gentiles who enter the Millennial Kingdom. In the Old Testament we meet the name Melchizedek ("king of righteousness"). 59:15; Isa. The Abrahamic is not the first covenant according to that writers numbering, but a second better covenant since the Mosaic covenant was the first to be actualized and experienced by the nation. In Dispensational theology the day of vengeance of our God is a technical phrase in Scripture and refers to a future period of Great Tribulation that will come upon all the world, and especially Israel, followed by the Second Advent and judgment. To remember what we were, how we were going, and where we could be today had not God encountered us is truly an important spiritual activity. ESV For I the LORD love justice; I hate robbery and wrong; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. How many transistors at minimum do you need to build a general-purpose computer? He leaves out the day of vengeance of our God. Even Gods gracious forgiveness was experienced by the O.T. Whether or not Jesus actually thought of it in a historical sense I also cant be certain, I do agree that it was rather apocalyptic. 34 The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. 61:1, it is quite possible that even the idea expressed in the term the prisoner may be dismissed, and only the broader significance of one who is longing for the light retained. 7:22; 2 Chr. 59:11; Isa. 19:8; Isa. 11:25; Matt. The answers can wait. He finds the place where it tells of the One anointed by Jehovah's spirit, which passage is found today at Isaiah 61:1, 2. Comment - This clearly refers to the Gospel of salvation for it is quoted in that sense by Paul in Ro 10:15+. Isaiah 42:1 "Behold, My Servant (MESSIAH), whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. See the distinction between obligatory types (Sinai covenant) and promissory types (Abrahamic and Davidic covenants) by M. Weinfeld, The Covenant of Grant in the O.T. Man-made clothing is like their fig leaves (Genesis 3:7-note), and is no better than filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Some propose a separate meaning, "to dry up," when bal parallels ybsh (Jeremiah 12:4; Jeremiah 23:10; Amos 1:2; KB, p. 6): but "mourning" is contextually preferable (Jeremiah 12:11). "He hath sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and to open the prison to them that are bound." And bear me up to Heaven with Thee. B. Isaiah 60 describes this future glorious day in the Land of Israel Foreigners (Gentiles) will build up your walls, And their kings will minister to you; For in My wrath I struck you, And in My favor I have had compassion on you. NB:All DSS citations are from Martinez and TigchelaarThe Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition. 10:8, see also 21:5, 33:10; Mal. The rationale for the existence and revival of Israel is clear, for it was through the survival of the nation that Yahweh would be glorified in Israel (Isa. We are exhorted even now to "put on thy beautiful garments" (Isaiah 52:1), and be prepared to come into the presence of our king. Now all this, in a high spiritual sense, we find in Christ. Isaiah 35:5+ Then the eyes of the blind will be (SUPERNATURALLY, SPIRITUALLY)opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. He enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read, as Rabbis of the time did. 11:14). This meaning occurs primarily in the Torah and historical books, beginning with Genesis 37:34. What condescension is this on Jehovahs part, to notice, to love, and to delight in his chosen! Let cheerful anthems fill His house, while to that sacred shrine I move. They have gone from a funeral to a wedding! . From what "version" of Isaiah 61 was Jesus reading in Luke 4? Praise is powerful! Our king surpasses all earthly princes because he pays no deference to rank or wealth, and is never the respecter of persons. 6 Then (When is then? Rome: Slovak Institute, 1963, pp. And let me walk among men with the consciousness and the character of a priest of the Most High God. It is the outward sign of the inward relationship of deep reverence and love for God. Be astonished (thaumazo)! But that is a mistaken view. The combination word peqach-qach literally means "opening of the eyes." God's love is still working. How beautiful a child of God looks in Christ I cannot tell you, but I believe that next to his dear Son, the most engaging sight to the divine Father is any one of his dear Children whom he sees in Christ. In Genesis 3, we find the first record of a buyers remorse. Isaiah 60:21 Then (When? about 7 cases; e.g. 37:26, 28). 61:10. Bring good news in the Lxx in Isaiah 61:1is euaggelizo/euangelizothe NT verb meaning predominately to makeknown God's message of salvation with authority and power, in short to preach the Gospel (as translated in Lk 4:18, cf. 16:19). Also F. C. Fensham, Covenant, Promise and Expectation in the Bible, Theologische Zeitschrift. ", Would you like to be a tall, immovable tree? Matthew Butler -The restoration will be done righteously. ); over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. Luke (1) First, He had the right qualification for His work, namely, the anointing of the Holy Spirit. (Ref 1, Ref 2, Ref 3) It is amazing that even Jesus depended on the Spirit of God to accomplish the Mission of God! Israel'srighteousness, though their own possession asan indwelling quality, is clearly derived from the LORD. For the Spirit of the Lord is not straitened by time or circumstance. Conversely, restored Israel would be glorified on account of the presence of Yahweh (Isa55:5; 60:9). He lives with men and for men (Heb. Therefore the promise is one continuous, unfolding declaration consummated not only in the arrival, death and resurrection of Christ, or even in the spiritual seed now receiving the gospel which previously evangelized Abraham (Gal. Deuteronomy Verb form =antapodidomi= give back in return for something received) which describes the action of recompensing, repaying or rewarding and stresses the action of giving back an equivalentand can be a positive or negative recompense. 4:2; 9:24; 22:3,15; 23:5; 33:15; 51:10; Ezek. And save her from the hideous three? 24:4, where the land is "mourning"). 11:34), Concerning His reading of Isaiah the prophet, Jesus said, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears.. 61:6. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, They are My people, And they will say, The LORD is my God. (Zechariah 13:8,9, cf parallel description stating "many [in Israel] will be purged, purified and refined" in Da 12:10-note). Decks(03547)(kahan from kohen = priest)occurs as a plural verb and means to act or functionas a priest. John 10:10 Watch on 1. Num. God is also said to visit His people to bring them out of Babylonian bondage. So Eve ate. The oil of gladness instead of mourning - "oil of joy" (KJV, ASV); "the oil of gladness" (NASB, NIV, NRSV ) In the Near East oil was used to welcome guests to festive occasions (cf Ps23:5). Some question who is speaking here. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, 19 TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD. Then too the full realization of the tripartite promise formula is only totally realized in the eschaton, for a great voice out of heaven cries in Revelation 21:3, Behold the tabernacle (remember O.T. Like God had done in the past, He again came to the rescue of humanity. While some visitors to the museum leave in tears over their own loss, some couples depart with hugs and a promise not to fail each other. 13. 109:29; Ps. . (21) Again, we are presented with another important Biblical theme which promises to unify the two testaments. On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. Isa 1:5) He inflicted, that is, He will restore them to the place of blessing. They are the victims of habit, evil habit, ill-regulated deeds settling or settled down into an ill-regulated life. For example, on the statement You will eat the wealth of nations, the Pulpit Commentary writes "The Gentiles, when they came in, would freely offer to the Church of their substance." His "righteous" deeds are acts of cove-nant faithfulness (1 Sam. Conquering kings their titles take (Defender's Study Bible). He provided a way and it was rejected by many. Jesus in the Synagogue. 8:8; Mal. For others it will accomplish divine deliverance (redemption), with the primary application being to the persecuted nation of Israel in the last days as the Antichrist unleashes his satanic inspired fury on God's Chosen People (cfRev 12:13-17-note where the "woman" is not a literal woman but in context is the nation of Israel -seeexplanation of "woman" in Revelation 12). 28:6; Isa. Thomas Guthrie, fresh from his Forfarshire parish, bounded by the restless North Sea, with singing larks and decent peasants, looked down through the iron gratings on George IV. 24:23; Ezek. The key to understanding the better covenant of Hebrews 8:6 is to observe the equation made between the Abrahamic promise (Heb. From the thousands He hath freed. Answer (1 of 6): Jesus read nothing. Proverbs 3:34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted(Literally "he who bends himself). It reaches to the second coming of Christ (II Peter 3:4, 910), to our receiving the crown of Life (I John 2:5), and even on into the enjoyment of the new heavens and the new earth (II Peter 3:13). This is the goal which God intended when he afflicted his people and toward which they are to endure affliction. They come among us like the dewdrops from the womb of the morning, sparkling in beauty, bearing the dew of their youth. The restoration will include this change of position for the Jews. When Jesus said "This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears", the part stood for the whole. On this point almost all commentators are agreed; at least initially so. Thus, righteousness often refers to a summation of relationship that goes beyond behavior, but certainly expects a response in actions that flow from the relationship and reflect appreciation for the desires, the character and the will of the other personGod. Although many modern writers foolishly and falsely believe that Jehovah is through with His treasured possession, they too will witness God's outpouring of mercy, grace and love on the nation of Israel in the last 3.5 years of this present evil age (Gal 1:4+), when the nation (1/3 of the nation = Zech 13:8-9+) will confess Yeshua as their Messiah and Redeemer (Zech 12:10-14+, Zech 13:1+, Ro 11:26-27+, et al). This purpose clause indicates that one of the main goals of mankind will be to fulfill this joyful responsibility of glorifying God forever. To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord (From The Chaldee Paraphrase on The Prophet Isaiah Tr. Tsedhqh is often used in parallel with mishpt (HED #5122), "justice," or "just decisions of the ruler.". (Complete Biblical Library Hebrew-English Dictionary). But let justice roll down like waters And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Jesus also knew exactly all that he was talking about and clearly would understand that he was fulfilling prophecies previously written in the Old Testament. In the words of the prophet, we have two things brought before us,first, a resolution to be glad; and, secondly, the reasons for being glad. She is sent to take up and pass on this blessed ministry. College Press NIV Commentary - The closing note, before the nations, reminds the covenant people that they are blessed not only for their own enjoyment, but also for the consequent blessing to others who need to see God's light. Vine adds that ratson represents a concrete reaction of the superior to an inferior. (1965), pp. Paqach isused in a proverb to indicate the shortness of life or the possession of riches (Job 27:19). YLT Instead of your shame and confusion, A second time they sing of their portion, Therefore in their land A second time do they take possession, Joy age-during is for them. He bound up the broken-hearted that people might be taught to trust Him as the physician of the soul. Neos refers to something brand new or distinctive in time or origin, often lacking maturity. A prayer for anointing by the Spirit today can only be used in the sense that we desire the manifestation of the anointing that we already have (Ed: In other words, every believer possesses the Holy Spirit so perhaps our daily prayer should be that the Spirit might possess us, so to speak! Their prestige will be very great. Let this console us, that he who occupies the throne will not only think upon our case, but bestir himself to execute judgment on our behalf. The cities in Israel in the Millenniumwill be like nothing that has been seen before in the land! Paul says that gentile believers have become part of the household of God (Eph. In his human thinking, Luther could not connect God's righteous expectations, over which he felt condemnation, with God's salvation. There was no greater or more frequent formula for the promise doctrine than the declaration I will be your God and you shall be my people. As observed above, this theme of divine fellowship and special ownership is one of Israels most treasured concepts. Isaiah 61 speaks of Gods grace as He delivers His people from bondage (vv. But did God obliterate the priesthood or kingship in Israel? He taught me how to watch and pray and live rejoicing evry day; happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! They are anointed by God to proclaim good news. Isaiah 16:5 A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in righteousness. 6:15, 16; Jer. They bear about in their hearts the marks of wrongwrong which they have suffered, and, yet more deeply, wrong which they have done. (Collected Writings), Everlasting joy will be theirs - Yes, everlasting joy will the eternal possession of all of the redeemed in Israel,but beloved believer this truth is also one for believing Gentiles, for all the ages to come. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1955, p. 133. Psalm 76:9 When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Its ceremonies and civil institutions were mere copies of the heavenly reality (Ex. Those who walk on theHighway of Holinesswill be "the redeemed" (Isa 35:9), "the ransomed of the LORD" (Isa 35:10), in short, thebelieving Jewish remnant. 61:1). 8:18, the word is translated "prosperity" in the NIV and "successful" in the CEV. Closed to the light of God alway, 51:5). One day, while he was trying to prepare his heart for preaching, he wrote in his journal: Is it the desire of my heart to be made altogether holy? Both Hebrew hadas and Greek kainos frequently mean to renew or to restore, as in the new commandment, (which is actually an old one)(32) the new moon, the new creature in Christ, the new heart, and the new heavens and new earth.(33), 32. All other ground is sinking sand., An American citizen had been condemned in a Spanish court, and was to die; but the consul interposed, and declared that the Spanish authorities had no power to put him to death. Righteousness can refer to good government administering justice, as David did (2 Sam. Obviously, both are pointing to valid Biblical teaching found in the single promise spanning both testaments. There is no apparent reason why anyone would want to delete this point, especially as it is present in Isaiah: so we should assume that any omission was an accident. He wants righteousness extended to every sphere of life. Again Ryrie says in Dispensationalism Today, Chicago: Moody Press, 1965, p. 145-46: If our concept of the Kingdom were as broad as it appears to be in Scriptures and our definitions of the Church as strict as it is in the Scriptures, perhaps non-dispensationalists would cease trying to equate the Church with the Kingdom and dispensationalists would speak more of the relationship between the two. We agree wholeheartedly and urge this state of affairs to begin immediately. The context in this instance, however, is of a man whose heart is genuinely devoted to Godand on that basis he makes his plea, not on the grounds of sinless perfection (cf. The phrase is lacking in several weighty MSS (a B D L W X (13 )33 579 700 892* pc lat sy(s )co), including representatives from both the Alexandrian and Western text types. Isaiah 10:15-note Is the axe to boast (glorify)itself over the one who chops with it? Sunday preached in a sensational styleshouting, jumping, swinging fists, running from one end of the stage to the other. 39:41; Exod. So we see Him acknowledging how He is truly the piece that fulfills Gods plan. And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. The planting of the LORD(cf Isaiah 60:21 below) -This reminds us of Paul's explanation about the divine genesis of believers. What then is Apollos? The doors of the cages are being opened; and the men, or the boys, or the girls who hold them are putting in their hands. All the Gentile powers who have in past periods used the world for their self-enrichment, will become the possession of His people, who will eat the wealth of the nations. All that the Gentiles boasted in, glorying in their development and prowess and in the objects to which they devoted the products and deposits of the earth, will be bestowed upon Israel under the benign and firm administration of Christ (in the Millennium). I do not know whether you generally read the daily newspaper. Jesus did not loose any ones chain, so far as we know, when He was on earth. The verb has cognates in several Semitic languages. The Spirit of Christ can say distinctively, He hath sent me to bind the broken heart. It has come through other channels for other purposes, but through this channel it has had but one purpose. And heartaches were gold, The kjv gives the following translation of Sedq: "So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face" (Gen. 30:33). According to Bernard W. Andersons excellent structural analysis of the pasage the expression neum yhwh, says the Lord, appears four times to set forth the main structure of the unit; twice in the first section: at its beginning (v. 31a), and at its end (v. 32b) and twice in the second section: at the beginning (v. 33a) and at the end (v. 34b). The locus classicus is Gen. 15:6: " And he [the Lord] counted it to him [Abraham] for righteousness. In Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah describes how "Christ would be anointed to preach good tidings and to open the prison" of death. The Lord is always healing and binding: this is no new work to Him, He has done it of old; and it is not a thing of the past of which He is now weary, for He is still healing and still binding, as the original hath it. 2:22), (4) an age of the spirit and (5) a sanctuary to exist forever in the midst of Israel (Ezek. Perhaps you are of a mournful spirit; it may be that you have peculiar trials just now; possibly, the very heaviness of the atmosphere makes you feel dull and sad. 16:1; 2 Sam. It is the same word that is applied to Moses in Num. Few will associate with the despondent, but Jehovah chooses their company, and abides with them till He has healed them by His comforts. W E Vine - The word rendered decks signifies to deck as a priest, and it is in that capacity that the Lord will act in the day when His righteousness is manifested in the earth. Spurgeon -On those festive occasions the Orientals are wont to use all the wealth they have in decoration. Jesus used the picture of Isaiah 61:1to describe the purpose of His coming to earth when He read it in the synagogue at the outset of His Galilean ministry in Luke 4:18-note. Rev. Vengeance is translated with the Greek nounantapodosis(fromant= in turn +apoddomi= render. KJV Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; ESV Isaiah 61:2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; NIV Isaiah 61:2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn. And the temple of Christs sacred flesh needed this same indwelling presence. 11Q13 Melichzedek indicates that at least some Jews prior to the time of Jesus thought of themselves as living in the exile. John J. Mitchell, Abrams Understanding of the Lords Covenant, Westminster Theological Journal, XXXII (196970), p. 39. Gary Smith -Love is a choice of the will that God makes; it is his choice to be emotionally involved by displaying his deep commitment to his people and to show his approval of a specific kind of favored action. They will minister of their wealth and substance, for the Name of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because He hath glorified thee.. (Complete Word Study Dictionary), Pe'er - 7x in 7v -Exod. Its renewal perpetuated all of those promises previously offered by the Lord and now more. OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND. 61:13) so that we can live holy lives that display his splendor (v. 3). Now rest, my long-divided heart, fixed on this blissful center, rest; nor ever from my Lord depart, with Him of evry good possessed. The Aramaic term idqh is found only in Dan. (Pulpit Commentary). Envelope of x-t graph in Damped harmonic oscillations. 3:5, referring to the hardened consciences of the wicked. 2 John It contains all that a sermon need or can contain(1) The Audience, (2) the Message, (3) the Preacher. There can be little doubt that the Hebrew (or Aramaic) corresponding to this was the word originally used in the first beatitude, and that the evangelist has represented it to us by an apt and just paraphrase. 23:5 ff.). 2:8; Ezek. Every seven years, the Jews were to observe a sabbatical year and allow the land to rest. Donald Guthrie), 1967, pp. What they need most is hope. Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes (GET BUSY IS THE IDEA), and you will be satisfied with food. These are they who say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, and do not know that they are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.. It would appear that Hebrews does not warrant a radical break between the old and the newThe Old Testament saints already participate in the New Age in anticipation even though in time they still belong to the old order The new is only different from the old in the sense of completion. (50), 50. It is interesting that the unleavened bread of Passover is called the bread of affliction (Dt. An unholy soul is like a city that is broken down, and has no walls, like a house in ruins; but by the power of Christ's Gospel and grace, it is fitted to be a habitation of God, through the Spirit. And with the treasures of His grace This work he did not do, however, on his own behalf, but for the sake of the people whose representative he was. You know we all think our children lovely, and God knows his children to be so when he hath covered them with the robe of righteousness, and clothed them with the garments of salvation. He left out the part about the kingdom being there. As Bailey notes, Isaiah 61 was a beloved passage for this settler community attempting to achieve prosperity in their reclaimed land; however, Jesus edits out their favorite parts of the passage. Automated translations are based on the original English text. Why do some airports shuffle connecting passengers through security again. Nearly every day we encounter people whose lives creak and grate harshly with problems. The good news is that there is liberty from bondage. Basar - 24x in 21v -Usage: bear good news(1), bearer of good news(2), bring good news(1), bring the news(1), bringnews(1), bringing good news(2), brings good news(3), brought the news(2), carry the good news(2), carry news(1), carrynews(1), messenger of good news(1), proclaim(1), proclaim good tidings(2), proclaim the good tidings(1), proclaimed glad tidings(1), receive good news(1). After the second two thousand years,it read,the Messiah will come and the wicked kingdoms will be destroyed.When he turned away from the ponderous volumes, the solution of his problem appeared to him to have become more difficult than ever. We are given a view of His life and character in the days of His flesh, His tenderness as well as His power, and of the great deliverance He will accomplish hereafter.The demonstration of the delight of the Father in Him was the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Him (Isa 42:1), in fulfillment of this prophecy (Mt. The rejoicing here is not in circumstances but in Christ, for salvation works a dramatic change in a person. Some forms of suffering act as a stimulus, they arouse new energy in a man, but the suffering of the broken-hearted is accompanied by a listlessness, an apparent inability to do anything but suffer, an utter helplessness not simply of body but also of mind and soul. = NET; "because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor" = ESV). It is as though the Holy Spirit desired to reveal the salient characteristics of the great sad world, that it would be full of the broken-hearted, of captives, prisoners, and mourners, needing Divine assistance and ministration. Nevertheless, the Bible clearly urges all people to trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and thus be reckoned as righteous by God (Ro 4:24). O broken-hearted one, look to him; hear him say, at this moment, Jehovah hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted. Salvation improves matters. Some of these are: (1) a universal knowledge of God (Jer. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans. In the first OT use, Jacob "anointeda pillar" and made a vow to God (Ge 31:13; Lxx = aleipho = to anoint by applying a liquid - Jesus' feet were anointed with perfume -Lk 7:38,46). He gives us hope, and merits all our praise. (TOTC - Isaiah). God is therefore thanked for affliction (Psalm 88:7; Psalm 90:15; Psalm 119:75; Lament. The Introduction is grand itself! Indeed my point was Jesus own dispensational idea, the day of vengeance (judgment). 781-85. During that time they remember, the only source of help is to turn to God and accept the offering of Salvation. LXE But ye shall be called priests of the Lord, the ministers of God: ye shall eat the strength of nations, and shall be admired because of their wealth. Then the voice of Dr. Chalmers, whose face glowed with enthusiasm as, waving his arm, he exclaimed, A beautiful field, sir, a very fine field of operation.. After the baptism and temptation, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth where he attends a synagogue service. (Isaiah 61:10) To fix it firmly in our heart; Ever since God saved my soul and sent me out to preach, I have prayed Him to enable me to pronounce two words, and put into those words all they mean. 157-64. 3233), but also the immediate context of Jeremiah 31:2728 and 31:3536. Simply because Christ has come, the acme of all prophecy has been fulfilled, and the necessity does not now exist. And when He puts new life within our heart, He then capitalized on her uncertainty by casting doubt on Gods character (vv.4-5). Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You on account of any merits of our own, but on account of Your great compassion. Jesus-followers can likewise be involved in important ministries of help and encouragement for the hurting. While it may not be in accepted as authenticby most modern experts, one cannot deny the beauty of this phrase which is found here in the original passage. Robert Neighbour -The devil has many bound, but Jesus Christ can open the prison bars and give deliverance to the captive (cf Isa. Therefore they will possess a double portion in their land, Everlasting joy will be theirs. If you have trusted Christ as your Savior, you are already living today in a spiritual Year of Jubilee. You have been set free from bondage; your spiritual debt to the Lord has been paid; you are living in the acceptable year of the Lord. Instead of the ashes of mourning, you have a crown on your head; for He has made you a king (Revelation 1:6+). As discussed more below the root verb abal describes mourning for the dead as did Jacob when he thought Joseph had died (Ge 37:34). In that glorious future day Isaiah says that the truth of Exodus 19:6 will finally, fully, be fulfilled (Hallelujah!). 2. 61:6). 2:4; Ezek. 39:28), to the head (oil), to the clothing (garment). In Him (Messiah) we haveredemption(apolutrosis)through His blood, theforgiveness(aphesis) of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace (Ephesians 1:7-note), in Whom (Messiah)we haveredemption, theforgiveness(aphesis) of sins. 5:1); or, as it is said by Moses (Deut. Jeremiah I actually cant be certain of many of Jesus thoughts (but what he has said), nor could I understand them. Israel was going to be judged because they not knowwhen God visited them with His offer of redemption, but instead theyrejected His visitation for salvation, so that He would then in judgment (as occurred in Jerusalem 70 AD and which will occur to the nation in the end times). It is a special work. 12:2). As discussed above, the context describes the dreadful day of vengeance when God would take "recompense" Israel for their continued sin against Him. The human spirit can gain new hope from an encouraging word. Commenting on Romans 11:27 he concludes, Thus the effect is that the future restoration of Israel is certified by nothing less than the certainty belonging to covenental institution. (p. 100) In a footnote on that page he observes, It is worthy to note that although Paul distinguishes between Israel and Israel, seed and seed, Children and children, (cf. 9And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. In other words, it is asked, have we not here Scripture which supports the theory known as Divine healing, or faith cure? 30:2324). "Now fire, if you dare," he said. However, this time it would not be on behalf of the Jews alone, it would be for humanity as a whole. Indeed, Israel is God's "firstborn son" for as He instructed Moses Then you shall say to Pharaoh, Thus says the LORD, Israel is My son, My firstborn. However, the old word was still used, and such a man was known as sr, literally one bound, properly a prisoner. The place where he was confined was known as the house of the bound, the prison house. Illustrations of this can be found in the histories of Joseph and of Samson (Gen. 40:3 and 39:20; Jdg. He was not out for revenge, he was loving and merciful. Salvation is often paralleled with God's righteousness (Isa. This great text will be viewed here solely from a Gospel standpoint as it pictures the redemption of the soul so wonderfully. Christ quoted from this chapter in the city of Nazareth. 34:5; Isa. In the same way the Lord God will make grow what is right. on Why Did Jesus Stop Reading Isaiah the Prophet in the Middle of the Verse. This was to be one of Israels functions in the world (Exodus 19:6), but unfortunately she will not fully carry out that responsibility until the Millennium. 61:10; Exod. 8:18; Isa. Usually the verb refers to ministering as a priest of the Lord in Israel, so of Aaron and his sons (Ex28:1, 3, 4, 41; 29:1, 44; 30:30; 31:10; 35:19; 39:41; 40:13, 15; Lev. If tears were pennies Here is the note that in itself is not bad but notice to whom it is addressed "THE CHURCH" when it should be addressed "TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL! 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