Trees of Righteousness

Text: Isaiah 61
21 June 2015

THE SPECIAL MINISTRY OF THE MESSIAH PROPHESIED

1. A Prophetic Word Describing the Ministry of the Messiah

2. This word was declared fulfilled by the Lord Jesus   (Luke 4:18-19)

A GLIMPSE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE MESSIAH

1. Special anointing by the Holy Spirit   (Isaiah 61:1)

2. Ministry Outlined

a) Preaching of good tidings to the poor   (Isaiah 61:1)
b) Healing of the broken-hearted
c) Proclamation of liberty to the captives/ bound
d) Proclamation of the day of the Lord   (Isaiah 61:2)
i) Good for those who receive the word well
ii) Bad for those who reject the word
e) Comfort to all who mourn   (Isaiah 61:3)
i) Beauty for ashes
ii) Oil of joy for mourning
iii) Garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness

THE RESULTS OF THE WORK OF THE MESSIAH

1. Trees of righteousness   (Isaiah 61:3)

2. The planting of the Lord

3. The Lord glorified in these trees

4. The work of the Lord in the grooming of disciples