40 Minutes In The Old Testament 40 Minutes Live from HWSS: Episode 100
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Oct 26, 2017 In this lively discussion, Erick Sorenson, Pastor of Epiphany Church in New York and co-host of 30 Minutes in the New Testament, dives deep into the rich themes of Isaiah 61 and Luke 4. The conversation highlights God's promise of restoration and the hope of liberation through the Messiah. They explore Jesus' declaration of healing and freedom in his ministry, connecting it to the transformative power of grace. The hosts celebrate the fulfillment of biblical prophecy while reflecting on the significance of jubilee and the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering this mission.
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Isaiah 61 Reveals Messianic Mission
- Isaiah 61 portrays the Messiah anointed by God to bring good news and healing to the broken and oppressed.
- This mission is empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, highlighting the Trinitarian involvement in salvation.
Jubilee Year and Jesus' Selective Reading
- The Jubilee year symbolizes God's restoration and liberty mirroring the Messiah's work of liberation and renewal.
- Jesus omits "the day of vengeance" from Isaiah 61 in Luke 4, emphasizing grace over judgment initially.
Jesus Inaugurates Salvation Now
- Jesus' healings and miracles are previews of the complete restoration to come at the second advent.
- His proclamation "Today this has been fulfilled" asserts that the Messianic salvation has already begun in His ministry.