Jesus, the Suffering Servant
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Gospel
Jesus is the king revealed in the OT, just not how he was expected
Intro
Today’s sermon follows the teaching of Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath.
That teaching concluded with not just rejection of Jesus but with clear opposition, even if in secret
But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him.
Now we will see Jesus’ response
Begin Point 1 (15-16)
15 Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all
16 and ordered them not to make him known.
Jesus being “aware of this” does not speak to Jesus omniscience but is rather just a statement of facts
Jesus is omniscient however, how that works during his time on earth is a matter of debate.
Either way, Jesus clearly knows the situation, whether through omniscience or simply observation.
Jesus response to this plotting was to withdraw, yet many followed Him anyway.
These followers, were not disciples but simply wanted healing.
I read an article this week in CT written by a family member of a well know Prosperity Gospel teacher
explain prosperity gospel
What was interesting was that he left the prosperity movement because as he read the Bible and read about Jesus teaching, he realized that Jesus and his disciples healed many despite not having merited favor from God.
Jesus in this case heals all who sought it.
Jesus instructed those who followed him not to make Him known.
Why?
Already discussed, to allow freedom to be on mission. Jesus, despite needing to focus on his mission, always took time to show compassion on those with physical needs.
I. Jesus, despite trying to limit his fame, attracted many followers because of the helping nature of His ministry(15-16)
I. Jesus, despite trying to limit his fame, attracted many followers because of the helping nature of His ministry(15-16)
Application: Just as Jesus was never too busy to show compassion on those in need, we should too, yet never lose sight of our mission.
Begin point 2 (17)
17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
This is the longest OT quote in Matthew (Isaiah 42:1-4)
There are some differences
The quote appears to include information from surrounding texts, incorporating context for the sake of understanding.
Matthew point here is that:
II. Jesus’ limiting his audience confirms His identity as messiah (17)
II. Jesus’ limiting his audience confirms His identity as messiah (17)
Begin point 3 (18)
Let’s begin to look at Matthews actual quote which proves Jesus is indeed the Messiah/King Matthew has been talking about.
18 “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
Introduce “Servant Songs”
Matthew here presents Jesus differently than he has in the past.
The Father chose his own Son to be the one in whom he will be please.
How?
Gospel, all sinned, Law requires, Jesus life meets requirements, wrath satisfied
(verse 2) In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
I will put my spirit on Him and He will proclaim justice to the Gentiles
III. Jesus is Isaiah’s suffering servant and his ministry provides justice to the nations (18)
III. Jesus is Isaiah’s suffering servant and his ministry provides justice to the nations (18)
Remember, the Gospel is a message of Justice.
Begin Point 4
19 He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;
20 a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;
These verses portray the servant not as weak but gentle
This contrasts the expectations of the Jew’s.
IV. Jesus will not be the conquering king until after He has achieved victory (19-20)
IV. Jesus will not be the conquering king until after He has achieved victory (19-20)
Begin point 5
21 and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”
Or “nations” ethnos
V. The result of the Gospel is hope for the Nations (21)
V. The result of the Gospel is hope for the Nations (21)
As you carry for the good news, remember that your message is one of hope, and justice, and reconciliation. It is hope for the oppressed and orphans. It is justice for the downtrodden, it is the message that lets men and women be reconciled with a Holy God.
Let’s pray.