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Matthew 12:15-21
Introduction
Scripture ascribes many titles to Christ [Messiah], and none is more fitting or lovely than My Servant, a title first used by Isaiah (42:1).
Just as the prophet predicted of the Messiah, Jesus came in wonder, beauty, and majesty as the divine Servant, serving the Father and serving mankind in the Father’s name.
This brief passage is an oasis of refreshing beauty in the desert of chapters 11 and 12—which chronicle the first major rejection of Christ, led by the scribes and Pharisees.
After Jesus put them to shame by showing that their Sabbath traditions were hardhearted, illogical, and unscriptural, “the Pharisees went out, and counseled together against Him, as to how they might destroy Him” (12:14).
Those ungodly leaders believed the very opposite of the truth about Jesus, even to the point of accusing Him of doing His work by the power of Satan.
In the midst of his account of that mounting antagonism, Matthew here presents seven of the outstanding characteristics of this Servant whom the world despises but God dearly loves.
Matthew 12:18-21 is a modified quotation of Isaiah 42:1-4 and is one of the most strikingly beautiful descriptions of Jesus Christ anywhere in Scripture.
Here we see that Jesus conformed to God’s plan, was commended by the Father and commissioned by the Holy Spirit, that He was confident in His calling, and that He would complete the victory over sin and Satan.
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Jesus Conformed To God’s Plan (12:15-17; 18c)
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Jesus’ first priority was to fulfill God’s will.
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*John 6:38 *“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.”
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Jesus demonstrated His deity.
(12:15b-16)
He demonstrated divine power by performing of miracles.
He demonstrated divine compassion.
*Matthew 9:36 *Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.
He demonstrated divine grace.
*James 1:17 *Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
He exercised His divine authority.
(12:16)
Ø Jesus commanded them not to tell others because it was yet time for Him to be exalted.
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