Matthew 12:14-21 ~ But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, how to destroy Him.

Matthew 12:14-21

But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him.

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. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:

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.
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;
21 and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”


Jesus created controversy.

People came to the core of their souls, their true desires and found a knot, a clash, a joy, a resounding hope, a fear of loss of power. He, as the Word of God made flesh, was alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, Jesus penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; He could judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

What did the prophets have in common? They hoped in HIM. Jesus is our hero. He healed all who followed Him. Justice, Peace, Gentleness, Quenching the weary, Bearing their burdens.

Isaiah 35
the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom;
it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the Lord,
the splendor of our God.

3 Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way;
4 say to those with fearful hearts,
“Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come

Hosea 6
“Come, let us return to the Lord.
He has torn us to pieces
but he will heal us;
he has injured us
but he will bind up our wounds.
2 After two days he will revive us;
on the third day he will restore us,
that we may live in his presence.


2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.


1 Corinthians 1:18
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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