June 7th – Game Changer

Jesus’ reading in the Temple the day’s set portion for the Sabbath reading was more than a coincidence.

On this Communion Sunday I want to speak to you about Jesus’ becoming and being a ‘Game Changer.’

Jesus’ reading in the Temple came / come from the Book/Prophet Isiah.

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Jesus changes everything!

Context/Background of Isaiah 61

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of the Servant is made manifest: The specific

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This function and mission is fully comprehended through the lens of his relationship to that segment of the community God seeks to redeem.

Romans 6:16, ‘Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?’ (NKJ)

The afflicted – Those who have and are paying the consequences for their errors and ways.

Afflicted = 1) (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with 2) to afflict, oppress, humble, be afflicted, be bowed down 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be put down, become low 2a2) to be depressed, be downcast

Isaiah 53:7, ‘He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth’. (NKJ)

Transition: 2nd, he was anointed to heal…

II. Heal the brokenhearted

‘Heal’ or ‘bind up’ = bandage – Set into motion a path for healing and recovery.

Brokenhearted = that which has been wrecked, crushed, crippled and maimed; violently disconnected

III. Proclaim liberty to the captives / oppressed – opening of prison doors to those who are bound (Isaiah)

Freedom, opportunity, freshness

The faint spirited.

IV. Recovery of sight to blind

Question: Is he speaking physically or spiritually? The answer is YES.

V. Proclaim acceptable year of the Lord

Right time

Appropriate time

Kingdom age time – last day times

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