J. Barton Payne
Payne #40 — Isa 61:1–2
Year of the LORD's favor; Payne argues the partial reading in Luke 4 is itself prophetically significant
Lesson 56Ministry
Year of the Lord's Favor
This lesson explores how Isaiah 61:2 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 61:2
to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
New Testament
Luke 4:19
"to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
Scholar Credits
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Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Year of the Lord's favor applied to Messianic proclamation in Rabbinic commentary
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Isaiah spoke of a coming 'year of the Lord's favor'—a time of divine grace and restoration. When Jesus read this passage in Nazareth, he stopped mid-sentence, omitting the phrase about 'the day of vengeance.' His first coming was about grace, not judgment. The year of favor had arrived in person, and all who would receive it were welcome.
Reflection
Lord Jesus, shape my daily life after Your ministry. As Isaiah 61:2 meets Luke 4:19, teach me to serve with compassion and truth.