Liberty To The Captives

Isaiah 61:1 is a prophecy about the coming Messiah, declaring that He would be anointed by God to bring good news, freedom, healing, and restoration. In Luke 4:18, Jesus reads this very passage in the synagogue and boldly proclaims, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. Jesus came to preach the Gospel to the spiritually poor, free those enslaved by sin, heal the brokenhearted, and bring sight—both physically and spiritually—to the blind. His ministry was marked by miracles, deliverance, and the ultimate act of salvation through His death and resurrection.

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Through His sacrifice on the cross, Jesus broke the chains of sin and death, offering true freedom to all who believe in Him. The "captives" He sets free are those bound by sin, and the "oppressed" are those weighed down by guilt and separation from God. His resurrection secured eternal life for those who trust in Him, giving new life, not just in this world but for eternity. By fulfilling this prophecy, Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God, inviting all to receive His grace, walk in His freedom, and live in the hope of eternity with Him.