(a) an important distinction – the speaker distinguishes himself from the Lord - the NT amplifies this in its revelation of the Father/Son relationship
(b) anointed with the Spirit – the Son anointed by the Father with the Spirit! - see John 1:32-34 – the Spirit came down and “remained on” Jesus! - also it is Jesus as the Anointed One who gives the Spirit to his people!
2. THE MINISTRY OF GOD’S ANOINTED SERVANT (a) proclamation – bringing good news is given the first place in the list! - the “poor” carries the idea of being disadvantaged but powerless to change - v. 2 – note the contrast – a “year” (of favour) but a “day” (of vengeance)
(b) transformation – the Anointed One changes what exists into its opposite! - (i) liberty for captives to replace imprisonment – Matt. 12:22-29 – v. 28! - (ii) joy for mourners to replace sorrow and grief – Rev. 21:3-4
(c) acclamation – the ultimate purpose in this is to bring out God’s beauty!
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