ISAIAH 61

THE SHARED MISSION OF ISAIAH + JESUS 

Isaiah believes God has anointed him with His spirit to bring good news to the afflicted, healing to the brokenhearted, and freedom to the captives. In Luke 4:16-30, Jesus reads the words of Isaiah 61:1-2 to the people of Nazareth, telling them He has come to fulfill this prophecy.

Similar to God’s mission for Jesus, God sends Isaiah to make an announcement of God’s grace, defeat of enemies, and comfort those who mourn. Isaiah’s description of his calling to bring great joy is a prophetic depiction of the message that Jesus will bring many years later.

Because of God’s kindness and generosity, God’s people will inherit a double portion and everlasting joy. Just like a plant sprouting from the Earth, God will cause Israel to grow, bringing forth righteousness and praise from His people.