Bruised Reed and Smoldering Wick Society

Bruised Reed andSmoldering Wick Society

Graphical sermon notes by,Rev. Ed WhitmanSunday, October 19, 2014

Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable Massachusetts Copyright 2014 by the author, Rev. Ed Whitman, with permission to freely redistribute.Bruised Reed and Smoldering Wick SocietyMatthew 12: 14-21

2Matthew 12: 14-21But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed Him, and He healed all who were ill. He warned them not to tell others about Him.

Matthew 12: 14-21This was to fulfillwhat was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:Here is my servant whom I have chosen,the one I love, in whom I delight;I will put my Spirit on Him,and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

Matthew 12: 14-21

He will not quarrel or cry out;no one will hear His voice in the streets.A bruised reed He will not break,and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out, till He has brought justice through to victory.In His name the nations will put their hope.

Bruised Reed and Smoldering Wick SocietyCome to me, all you who are weary and burdenedand I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

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11Lets Pray

12Onward Christian Soldiers!Pastor

Church13The Muscular Jesus14Balance is off?Just As I Am emphasis15Balance is off?Just As I Am emphasisOnward Christian Soldiers!theme16What do you think? Just As I AmThough tossed aboutWith many a conflict,many a doubt,Fightings and fears within, without,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!17What do you think? Just As I AmOnward, Christian SoldiersThough tossed aboutWith many a conflict,many a doubt,Fightings and fears within, without,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!Like a mighty armyMoves the Church of God.We are not divided;All one body, we.Christ, the royal Master,Leads against the foe;Forward into battle,See His banners go!18Jesus Was / Is Both!Isaiah 42:1 and Matthew 12:18 Identify Jesus as:Gods servantchosenloved

Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. (Isaiah 42:3)19

20People have infirmitieswith Everythings fine! exteriors21One size doesnt fit all!I Thessalonians 5:14 We urge you brothers encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.22The Warrior is a ChildPeople say that Im amazingStrong beyond my yearsNever face retreatBut they dont see inside meIm hiding all the tears

23The Warrior is a ChildPeople say that Im amazingStrong beyond my yearsNever face retreatBut they dont see inside meIm hiding all the tearsThey dont know that I go running home when I fall down.They dont know Who picks me up when no one is around.24The Warrior is a ChildI drop my sword and look up for a smile,cause deep inside this armorThe warrior is a child. 25

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Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28Just as I am representatives

Onward Christian Soldiers! types28Just as I am person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they should29Just as I am person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they shouldBe more daring to open up to the strengthening help that brothers and sisters may offer30Just as I am person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they shouldBe more daring to open up to the strengthening help that brothers and sisters may offerAsk for the fruit of self-discipline to overcome timidity 31Just as I am person Onward Soldiers! person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they shouldBe more daring to open up to the strengthening help that brothers and sisters may offerAsk for the fruit of self-discipline to overcome timidity Confess a critical spirit insensitivity or impatience with someone who has infirmities32Just as I am person Onward Soldiers! person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they shouldBe more daring to open up to the strengthening help that brothers and sisters may offerAsk for the fruit of self-discipline to overcome timidity Confess a critical spirit insensitivity or impatience with someone who has infirmitiesAsk for a new filling of the fruit of gentleness and patience33Just as I am person Onward Soldiers! person Be more forgiving with brothers and sisters who have not been as sensitive / loving as they shouldBe more daring to open up to the strengthening help that brothers and sisters may offerAsk for the fruit of self-discipline to overcome timidity Confess a critical spirit insensitivity or impatience with someone who has infirmitiesAsk for a new filling of the fruit of gentleness and patienceAsk about being more warm to all DECC brothers and sisters.34Bruised Reed and Smoldering Wick SocietyCome to me, all you who are weary and burdenedand I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

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