The Year of the LORD's Favor (Isa. 61:1-63:6)

In Isaiah 59, we heard of the Anointed Conqueror – when God himself comes to do what Israel has failed to do!

Now in chapter 61, we hear again of the Anointed Conqueror who is given the Word and Spirit of God. (Cf Is 59)

"The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is upon me because Yahweh has anointed me to bring good news to the poor"

Isaiah 60:15-22 spoke of how Zion's sorrows would be replaced with joy. Now we hear that it is the Anointed Conqueror who will do this. His dual ministry of vengeance and comfort fits nicely with Isaiah 59 as well...