The book ends with a picture of the final redemption of israel and the nations in a new heaven and new earth, where god and his people meet in glory. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Even if some parts of the book are true representations of the words of isaiah, certainly major parts of the book are not. The lords kingdom on earth, with its righteous ruler and his righteous subjects, is the goal toward which the book of isaiah steadily moves. Many believe the oil represents the anointing of the holy spirit. His mastery of the language, his rich and vast vocabulary, and his poetic skill. Isaiah 61 kjv the spirit of the lord god is upon me. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. Isaiah 61 the spirit of the lord god is upon me, because. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. The chaldee regards it as the language of jerusalem, and renders it, jerusalem said, i will surely rejoice in the lord.
In the synagogue in nazareth jesus read the opening of isaiah 61 and then proclaimed, today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing luke 4. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible gateway. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. A common example used is the citation of isaiah 61. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through.
The name isaiah means the salvation of the lord or the lord is salvation. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoner. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. David guzik commentary on isaiah 61 describes the empowerment of the messiahs ministry, and the everlasting covenant between god and his people.
All right, so the book of isaiah then is a book of prophecy. The good news of deliverance the spirit of the lord god is upon me, because the lord has anointed me. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the lord s favor and the day of vengeance of our god, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in zion. He unrolled it until he found the place where these words are written. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book.
This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, and 62. We know that he read the words of isaiah 61, the spirit of the lord is on preach good news to the poor, freedom for prisoners, recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the lords favour. Apr 01, 2020 isaiahs book, according to jewish tradition written some 2,700 years ago in firsttempleperiod jerusalem, is a singularly rich source of the jewish understanding of the end times and the messiah. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the lords favor and the day of vengeance of our god, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. This had already been suggested by 12th century rabbi abraham ibn ezra, who pointed out that the prophesies in chapters 40 to 66, and in chapters 34 and 35, were written in a language very different from the rest of the book, and make no mention of isaiah in them. Chapters 5266 of isaiah take up the theme of 51, awake. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons 1 context overview. Isaiah 61 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to procla.
Isaiah 61 is the sixtyfirst chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. That she shall have honour and joy in lieu of all her shame and sorrow, isaiah 61. For you folks out in television thats what you miss. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Now viewing scripture range from the book of isaiah chapter 61.
The first part proto isaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. The spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. The l ord has anointed me to bring good news isaiah 61. Isaiah 61, new king james version nkjv the bible app. That the church shall be a royal priesthood, maintained by the riches of the gentiles, isaiah 61. The restored earth and the restored people will then conform to the divine ideal, and all will result in the praise and glory of the holy one of israel for what he has accomplished. It foretells and contains detailed knowledge about the conception, birth, life, death and the impact of the coming of jesus christ. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god.
Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The background to the year of favor is the jubilee year of release from debts lv 25. Significance of jesus reading isaiah 61 understanding jesus. Isaiah 61 nrsv the good news of deliverance the bible. List several places where the new testament says isaiah wrote teachings in this. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah 61. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. You ought to be in here having a time of fellowship along with being fed from the word.
Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 61 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 61 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Isaiah 61 niv bible the spirit of the sovereign lord. List other passages where the book claims to be written by isaiah. The year of the lords favor the spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. Jesus quotes the passage as containing a reference to giving sight to the blind, but if you look the verse up in your own english old testament, you wont find any such reference. Outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, 62 songs of joy. It is strictly a book that is detailing the things that are going to come to pass in the life and time of the nation.
Chapters 5666 are often referred to as trito isaiah. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Dec 28, 2008 these references are not to say that isaiah 61. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah.
The book of isaiah through jewish eyes the jerusalem post. Jul 25, 2010 isaiah 61 reveals that the messiah, who ministered salvation at his first coming, will minister comfort for redeemed israel at his second coming. Mar 04, 2016 magdalene john and joe amaral explains the importance and significance of jesus reading isaiah 61 at the synagogue. That those from without shall be made serviceable to the church, isaiah 61. Isaiah, chapter 61 united states conference of catholic bishops. Gary olsen on isaiah 61 but if one considers that oil means light and light means knowledge, than the oil of joy is the gift of god granted to those who seek him. Chapter 61 page 740 the book of the prophet isaiah. Isaiah 61 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Messiah announces his twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at his first coming, and judgments on unbelievers and comfort to zion at his second coming isaiah 61. The spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. Isaiah 61, new living translation nlt the bible app.