Church notes - 6th October 2019

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Psalm 25:3
Ephesians 2:8

Isaiah 42:1 - 7
vs 3
Reed - fragile
Smouldering wick - something that is weak and annoying.
Compassion and respect for the small things.
Bruised
- By others' harsh words.
- By their own failures.
People who feel that God wants nothing to do with them.

vs 1 - 4
The Servant comes tenderly.
A sharp opposition between Worldly politics and God's Servant. He is meek. Meekness isn't weak. It is His strength. He'll not use force.

Matthew 12:11 - 21
The Pharisees opposed to healing on the Sabbath. Jesus' life was devoted to comforting, healing and restoring the bruised reeds and smouldering wicks.

Isaiah 41:8, 9
The Nation of Israel is being spoken of.

Ch 42
The Servant is Jesus
vs 6b - 7
1 Corinthians 11:23 - 26

Serve His Son and demonstrate His righteousness to the World.

Matthew 5:14 - 16

Through Jesus, God's plan of Salvation was achieved.

vs 7

Broken People are restored and become servants.

Communion
Luke 22:7 - 22