1. Lessons from Isaiah Finding Hope
In the case of some aromatic plants, it is when bruised they give forth the sweetest fragrance. So, it is often the soul, crushed with a sense of sin, which sends forth the sweetest aroma of humility, gratitude, and love J. R. Macduff
January 14, 2018

2. Jesus is God
Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”

3. 2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:

4. Jesus’ Mission
Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

5. Man’s Destiny
Hebrews 9:27 - And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,

6. Isaiah 42:1
Behold My servant, Whom I uphold, My chosen, in Whom My soul delights; I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.

7. Isaiah 42:2-3
He will not cry aloud or lift up His voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

8. Matthew 12:15-21

9. Isaiah 42:2-3
He will not cry aloud or lift up His voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

10. Isaiah 42:2-3
He will not cry aloud or lift up His voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

11. Bruised Reeds Luke 7:36-50 – Foot washing with tears, drying with hair
Matthew 26:6-13 – Anointed with ointment
John 4:1-30 –Revelation of the Messiah
Matthew the tax collector and Paul the persecutor

12. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

13. Isaiah 42:2-3
He will not cry aloud or lift up His voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

14. Faintly Burning Wicks Children of Israel under Rome
Lepers touched and healed
Long-term illness – Luke 8
Blind, lame, deaf, diseased, broken, possessed by devils even dead
Thief on the cross found hope

15. What About Us? Are you broken today?
Have you been told you are worthless? Useless?
Have you been used and abused or rejected?
Are you just smoldering, worn out or just now beginning?

16. Jesus is Near
Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

17. Jesus is Near
Luke 4:18 - The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,

18. For Our Consideration Who are you going to believe about yourself?
Is God able to restore you?
Do you think you are too far gone for redemption or to be used by our Lord?
How do you find hope and strength to go on?

19. Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for new life!
Thank You for Your promise to redeem and renew us.
Thank You for Your great love, grace, mercy and truth.
Thank You for another day to begin or to walk on with You.