Isaiah
61- The Year of Jubilee
In
Luke 4:16ff, Jesus used this text while preaching in Nazareth. He announced
that He was ushering in the Year of Jubilee (Lev. 25). It is a time of
releasing the slaves, canceling all debts, and making a new beginning. Today,
those who trust Christ begin to enjoy their jubilee; those who reject Him face
judgment.
The
land of Judah was in ruins after the Babylonian captivity, but God would help
the people repair and rebuild. The whole nation would become priests of the
Lord (I Peter 2:5,9) and servants of God.
Instead
of shame, there would be rejoicing and everlasting joy. It would be like going
from a funeral to a wedding (Luke 5:27-39) and from a desert to a beautiful
garden!
For
those who claim to follow Christ, they cannot refuse to help the poor,
oppressed, and needy in their midst.
God
intended the redeemed of Israel to be His priests and servants. Just as the
Levitical priests were supported by the tribes they served, so will the
Israelites enjoy the support of the nations to whom they minister as priests.
When
Jerusalem is restored, she will be clothed with garments of salvation and the
robe of righteousness.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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