What is Jesus aware of in v15?

What does Jesus do in this passage?

Matthew writes that Jesus fulfils the words of the prophet Isaiah and quotes Isaiah 42:1-4.

Read Isaiah 42:1-9 (The extra verses lend context. This part of Scripture would have been very familiar to Matthew’s audience).

What is God’s servant like?

What does he do?

Who does his ministry benefit?

What’s his relationship with the LORD?

Why is it significant that Jesus is the Lord’s servant, as described in Isaiah 42?

What hope does Jesus bring you? Which of Jesus’ characteristics are you particularly loving at the moment?

1. Praise Jesus, the gentle Servant who brings hope to the nations. Pray for a heart that reflects His gentleness and compassion.

2. Peter & Katharine Yock: Pray for their family to transition smoothly to life in Armidale.

3. Spiritual Renewal: Pray for spiritual renewal and revival in the lives of individuals and the church as a whole. Pray that we would truly know Jesus!