1. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness

2. Christ’s Mission

3. Luke 4:18-20 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him

4. The Focus Of Christ’s Mission PEOPLE But not the one’s you’d think

5. Matthew 9:12 – “it’s not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick” Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me all you how are weary and burdened.” Luke 15:7 – “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent”

6. Matthew 9:11 “When the Pharisees saw this they asked the disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

7. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness

8. Now that we know the focus of Christ’s Ministry…what is the function of His Ministry?

9. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

10. Galatians 5:1 “ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

11. Philippians 4:11 “ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances”

12. Once we realize His Ministry’s Focus and Function, we need to understand it’s Fulfillment

13. Giving us a crown of beauty rather than ashes Giving us oil of gladness rather than mourning Giving garments of praise rather than a spirit of despair

14. Vs. 3 – “they will be called oaks of righteousness”