Seminaries and Institutes
Isaiah 61: The Mission of the Lord and His Servants

“Isaiah 61: The Mission of the Lord and His Servants,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 154

“Isaiah 61,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 154

Isaiah 61

The Mission of the Lord and His Servants

Isaiah 61 is another chapter that speaks of the blessings that can come to God’s people if they are faithful to Him. In the first three verses, Isaiah spoke of his mission to lift and bless the house of Israel. However, the mission more fully applies to the Savior, and Isaiah simply represented Him to the people. These verses can help describe the mission of all who are called to represent the Savior.

Studying the Scriptures

Do activity A as you study Isaiah 61.

  1. Explain the Fulfillment

    1. Read Luke 4:16–21 and explain what Jesus said about Isaiah 61:1–3.

    2. Write about ways you know the Savior fulfilled the prophecies in these verses or ways He continues to fulfill these prophecies.