and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come. ”
“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.
He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
For the time has come for me to avenge my people, to ransom them from their oppressors.
Then when the Year of Jubilee comes, their portion of land will be added to that of the new tribe, causing it to be lost forever to our ancestral tribe.”
“How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.
As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.
