King Jesus | September 25, 2022

 

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Matthew 12:15-21

15 Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all 16 and ordered them not to make him known. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 18 "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. 19 He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets; 20 a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory; 21 and in his name the Gentiles will hope."

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. Do you think Jesus wanted to be secretive? Why or why not?

  2. Is it ever okay for you not to make Jesus known? (16) If so, when? If not, why not?

  3. What does the quotation from Isaiah 42:1-4 accomplish for Matthew’s story of Jesus?

  4. What is important about the Gentiles in this passage? How does that affect you?

  5. What do you find attractive about this Servant? Explain.

Prayer

Pray that we would trust the Servant who is victorious in justice yet cares for the bruised reed.

 
 
Scott Reavely