J. Barton Payne
Payne #40 — Isa 61:1–2
Spirit anoints to preach good news; Payne notes Jesus stopped reading mid-verse in Nazareth to separate advents
Lesson 55Ministry
Good News to the Poor
This lesson explores how Isaiah 61:1 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
New Testament
Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,"
Scholar Credits
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Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Good news to the poor and liberty to captives applied to Messianic era in Talmud
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Isaiah described the one anointed by God's Spirit to bring good news to the poor, freedom to the captive, and sight to the blind. In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus read this passage aloud and then declared, 'Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.' He was not merely reading a text—he was announcing his mission statement.
Reflection
Jesus, keep me close to You in service. Let this lesson turn knowledge into prayerful action.