Question

2. Explain the mystery of the kingdom. Even though Jesus didn't fully explain this mystery to John, What two Old testament passages did Jesus refer to in order to gibe John a fuller picture of what the Messiah would be like.

Answer 1

The two Old Testament passages Jesus referred to in order to give John a fuller picture of what the Messiah would be like are Isaiah 61:1-2 and Isaiah 35:5-6. Isaiah 61:1-2 reads, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn.” Isaiah 35:5-6 reads, “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. For waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.”