In a Nazareth synagogue a teacher addresses attentive listeners after reading an Isaiah scroll.
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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 HISTORICAL CONNECTION

The prophetic text and its New Testament connection

AUDITABLE EVIDENCE

Sources & further reading

Historical facts and interpretive background are kept as structured citations so links can be checked and maintained over time.

How to read this file

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.