ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 61:1 The Messiah will preach into existence his new, liberated people, who will pray into existence his new, redeemed world. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 61:6 THE PRIESTS OF THE LORD. At long last, Israel will fulfill its role among the nations (Exodus 19:5; 1 Peter 2:9). A DOUBLE PORTION (Isaiah 61:7). Inheriting twice what was expected. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 61:10 The speaker is either the Messiah, Isaiah, or the city of Zion. Since THE LORD GOD echoes “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me” (v. Isaiah 61:1), it is likely that the Messiah is speaking here. AS A BRIDEGROOM... AS A BRIDE. The Messiah will lead his people into the rom... [ Continue Reading ]