1. ‘Garments of Salvation’ Isaiah 61

2. 1. The Setting

5. 2. WHAT WE GET

6. My broken heart is been bound up

9. I have been freed from my captivity

11. I have my sight recovered from my blindness

13. I have been released from oppression

15. I get the benefits of the year of jubilee

16. I am freed from my slavery. My debts are cancelled
*I am freed from my slavery *My debts are cancelled *My inheritance rights are returned to me.

17. I have comfort for my mourning I have been given provision for my grieving I am crowned with beauty in place of my ashes I get oil of gladness for mourning I am given a garment of praise for a spirit of despair

20. I become an Oak of Righteousness planted by the Lord I get to display God’s splendour

22. My ancient ruins are rebuilt My places of devastation are restored My ruined cities are renewed

24. I am called a priest of the Lord I am named a minister of my God

26. Instead of shame I receive a double portion Instead of disgrace I receive an inheritance I am a person the Lord has blessed

27. 3. Our Response

28. I delight greatly in the Lord My soul rejoices in my God

29. He has clothed me with garments of salvation He has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness I am like a bridegroom who adorns his head as a priest I am like a bride who adorns herself with her jewels.

33. 4. Application