Isaiah 61-64. Mercy in Judgement Hope for Restoration.

Mercy in Judgment Hope for Restoration July, 2024 Isaiah Chapter 61-64 Mercy in Judgment Chapter 61 The Anointed One and the Year of the Lord’s Favor Chapter 62 Restoration of Zion Chapter 63 1:6 The Day of Vengeance Chapter 63:7-64 Prayer for Mercy Mercy in Judgment Chapter 61 The Anointed One and the Year of the Lord’s Favor Chapter 62 Restoration of Zion Chapter 63 1:6 The Day of Vengeance Chapter 63:7-64 Prayer for Mercy The Anointed One Mercy in Judgment He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”[f] 20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 16 Luke 4 Freedom in Work The Anointed One “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”[f] 18 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. 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— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Luke 4 Isaiah 61 The Anointed One The Year of Favor Freedom in Work The Day of Vengeance Mercy in Judgment Chapter 61 The Anointed One and the Year of the Lord’s Favor Chapter 62 Restoration of Zion Chapter 63 1:6 The Day of Vengeance Chapter 63:7-64 Prayer for Mercy Our problem with Work Mercy in Judgment God promises to restore “You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My delight is in her and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. (Isa 62:3-4 RSV) Restoration of Zion They shall be called The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord; and you shall be called Sought out, a city not forsaken. Isa 62:12 RSV Mercy In Judgment Mercy in Judgment Chapter 61 The Anointed One and the Year of the Lord’s Favor Chapter 62 Restoration of Zion Chapter 63 1:6 The Day of Vengeance Chapter 63:7-64 Prayer for Mercy Mercy in Judgment Day of Vengeance Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson It is I, announcing vindication, mighty to save Day of Vengeance Why is thy apparel red, and thy garments like his that treads in the wine press? Mercy in Judgment I have trodden the wine press alone, and from the peoples no one was with me; I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my wrath; their lifeblood is sprinkled upon my garments, and I have stained all my raiment. For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and my year of redemption has come Mercy in Judgment Chapter 61 The Anointed One and the Year of the Lord’s Favor Chapter 62 Restoration of Zion Chapter 63 1:6 The Day of Vengeance Chapter 63:7-64 Prayer for Mercy Pray for Mercy 1 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! Isaiah 64 Mercy in Judgment Pray for Mercy 1 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! Isaiah 64 Mercy in Judgment Freedom in Work Conclusion Hope 03 Restoration Judgment Mercy