The Life of Christ

Mt. 12:20 “A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF,

A bruised reed refers to one already broken inside .

• An example is found in Ex. 6:9: “…but they would not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage. ”

• An already hurting person doesn’t need a strong challenge but rather a gentle word of love and encouragement.

Mt. 12:20 “AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT PUT OUT, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY.”

A smoking flax is a dim burning wick.

• The idea is the same; too strong a blow will extinguish the flame that barely stays alit.

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