
Anointed to Preach Good News
Isaiah’s Spirit-anointed herald announces good news, liberty, healing, and the Lord’s favor.
Isaiah 61:1–2
1The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;
2To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
The prophetic text and its New Testament connection
Sources & further reading
Historical facts and interpretive background are kept as structured citations so links can be checked and maintained over time.
The sources establish the historical record and provide background on the biblical passage. The conclusion that these events fulfill prophecy is the stated interpretation of Watchman 33.