Isaiah 61 | Oaks of Righteousness

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About this series:
We take an in depth look at Isaiah 61. We hope that this will be a powerful series that looks at the prophecy in its immediate context, then sees it fulfilled in Jesus and finally moves to equipping us as we see Jesus’ mission being continued through His people - yet always being rooted in Him.
About this talk:
Scripture - Isaiah 61:3
God redefines us when he calls us to himself. He transforms our identity, granting dignity and worth on those who are God’s children. This favour from God will mean stability, permanence and fruitfulness for his people, in contrast to the “oak with fading leaves” of 1:29-31.
What does it mean to be an “oak of righteousness”? As the poor rely solely on the Messiah for his blessing, they find themselves declared righteous by him. And by our lives we demonstrate his righteousness - his power to save and to enable a righteous life. This is all for the display of God’s splendour because it is all of his doing and should result in praise to him.
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[@beebee5807]

Dear Tim, that was a beautiful, very encouraging talk. It is very easy to feel hopeless and lowly in a world that seems to be in a constant state of suffering. Many times churches disappoint us with hypocrisy and false teachings or worse half-true knowledge. Is there any truth out there? Reading Isaiah we learn to focus on Christ Jesus and trust that he will care for us in a way that we may become strong as Oaks. Thank you for your presentation.

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Thank you Bee Bee!