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Matthew Lesson 48: The Chosen Servant
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Matthew 12:15-21 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Chosen Servant."
Jesus came to earth on a mission! Have you ever thought about writing your personal Life Mission Statement to see if it aligns with God's purpose for you?
This passage offers a look at Jesus' life and mission as the fulfillment of a prophesy from Isaiah 42:1-4. It encapsulates His role as God's Chosen Servant, sent to the world as a humble and gentle teacher, guide--a servant to bring glory to God and reconciliation to mankind. What we learn about this “Chosen Servant” helps us understand embrace our own “chosen-ness.”
1 - He was intentionally chosen by God, and we can be, too.
2 - The qualities of the Chosen Servant… Jesus' humility and gentleness are models for us.
3 - His mission was to bring justice to all nations - God's grace brings justice (not "social justice")
4 - The chosen servant relied on guidance from the Holy Spirit - let us seek out that same guidance.
5 - Jesus perfect fulfilled the prophesy from Isaiah 42 and provides us the perfect example.
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