The Biblical Roots of the Jubilee Year

Do you find yourself feeling trapped? This year marks a Jubilee Year in the Church, a time that offers us unique graces for experiencing the freedom and healing that God desires for each one of us. Dr. Sri unpacks the Biblical roots of the Jubilee Year and explains how Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 61 by releasing us from our sins and wounds with his power and mercy. 

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The Jubilee Year reminds us that Jesus brings spiritual release, freeing us from sin, death, and the devil—the deepest form of oppression we all experience.

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Isaiah 61:1 

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
    because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good tidings to the afflicted;^[a]
    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
    and the opening of the prison^[b] to those who are bound;

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” ⁴⁸ And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” ⁴⁹ Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” ⁵⁰ And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Luke 4:11

Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. ³ Give us each day our daily bread;^[a] 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive every one who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.”

Luke 5:24

But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, take up your bed and go home.”

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