Discover the Promise of Advent: Isaiah 61 and the Spirit of Hope

In episode 602 of I Love to Tell the Story: A Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary, hosts Joy J. Moore, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive into the readings for the third Sunday of Advent. Together, they unpack the rich themes in Isaiah 61, exploring its powerful message of healing, restoration, and the transformative promise of the Messiah.

Listen as the hosts illuminate the historical and spiritual context of this passage, revealing how it proclaims good news to the oppressed and joy to the weary. With its focus on the Spirit of the Lord and the enduring hope of Advent, this conversation invites listeners to embrace the season's promise of renewal and God's faithfulness.

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Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-11 by Christopher B. Hays: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/spirit-of-the-lord-upon-me-2/commentary-on-isaiah-611-11-5.

Overview to Year 3 of the Narrative Lectionary: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/introduction-to-year-3-2/47470.

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