Jesus invoke this passage as a defining description of his earthly ministry, and it is a superb summary of our study of Isaiah.

We've slipped slightly behind the SDA lesson pamphlet, but Isaiah 61 is worth it! Jesus reads from this chapter at the start of his public ministry in Luke 4, and it pulls together many of the important themes that have emerged over the last 12 episodes. As always, contact us at [email protected] and share your thoughts or comments on this passage.