This chapter, in its design and structure, is intimately connected
with the preceding. That it refers to the Messiah will be shown in the
notes at Isaiah 61:1, and the main scope and design of the cha...
The Proclamation of Glad Tidings to Zion
i. _Isa 61:1-3_. The speaker (see below) introduces himself as the
herald of the coming salvation. Anointed with the spirit of the Lord,
he is commissioned to...
_THE OFFICE OF CHRIST. THE ZEAL AND BLESSINGS OF THE FAITHFUL._
_Before Christ 698._
THE fourth discourse, contained in this and the next chapter,
according to Vitringa, explains more distinctly som...
EXAMINATION
Chapter S SIXTY THROUGH SIXTY-SIX
DEFINITION
(Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the
comments.)
1.
_wealth_ of the nations
8.
_covenant_
2.
_Spirit_ up...
INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 61
In this chapter both Christ and the church are introduced speaking, in
their turns. It begins with the words of Christ, describing his work
and office; his qualifications fo...
* The Messiah, his character and office. (1-3) His promises of the
future blessedness of the church. (4-9) The church praises God for
these mercies. (10,11)...
CHAPTER 61 THE ANOINTED ONE.
The first question to be asked as we open this chapter is as to the
identity of the Anointed One. Some consider it to be the prophet who
wrote these words, but the precede...