4:16-21 Where in the book of Isaiah is the prophecy Jesus quoted in V18-19 to be found?
4:16-21 Where in the book of Isaiah is the prophecy Jesus quoted in V18-19 to be found?
This prophecy is found in Isa 61:1-2. It foretells the purpose of Messiah's first coming (cp Isa 61:1-2).
Jesus did not quote Lk 4:2b, "…and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn" in Lk 4:19, because the day of vengeance will not occur until His second coming (which Lk 4:2b-11 covers).
The purpose of Jesus' first coming was to preach the gospel to the poor, the destitute, the afflicted, the humble, those crushed in spirit, the brokenhearted (cp Isa 61:3). It was to heal those who were bruised and oppressed, physically and spiritually (cp Isa 53:4-5; Mt 8:16-17; Ac 10:38; 1Pe 2:24).
It was to open the spiritual eyes of those blinded by Satan and the things of the world, in order that they might see the light of the gospel (cp Jn 9:39). It was to proclaim the time of true freedom and salvation from sin, Satan, fear and guilt (cp Jn 8:36; Ro 5:8-19; 8:1-2; 2Ti 1:7).
Jesus started the work - now Christians are to finish it (cp Mt 28:18-20; 2Cor 5:18-20).