Introduction
Jesus applied this chapter to himself in Luke 4 v 17 to 21
Questions
1. What did the Lord GOD's Spirit enable Jesus to do for the humble, broken hearted and captives?
v 1 The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the humble.
He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and release to those who are bound,
2. What does the LORD love and hate? What will he give to Israel as a result?
v 8 “For I, the LORD, love justice.
I hate robbery and iniquity.
I will give them their reward in truth
and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
3. Why could Isaiah greatly rejoice?
v 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD!
My soul will be joyful in my God,
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation.
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 3 Jesus applied this prophecy to himself (Luke 4 v 17 to 21). He did not read the part about the day of vengeance
- v 4 to 7 Israel will be rebuilt and there will be joy
- v 8 to 11 God emphasises his standards and his people will be blessed