Isaiah 61:1-3, 10

I. For the brokenhearted (Isaiah 61:1-3)

A. Our condition without Jesus: poor, brokenhearted, mournful—no hope (Ephesians 2:12)
B. Jesus’ promises and power (Matthew 5:3; John 8:11; Matt. 9:5-6)

II. For the captive (Isaiah 61:1b)

A. Providing truth that leads to freedom (John 8:31-36)
B. Providing freedom from the captivity of sin (Romans 6:17-18)

III. For the sinful (Isaiah 61:10)

A. Darkness will be dispelled by the Light
1. John the forerunner (Luke 1:76-79)
2. Jesus the Light (John 1:4, 9, 14)

B. But, a warning of vengeance to the impenitent (Isaiah 61:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9)