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How to Read a Prophet – Comfort the People – Part 4

How to Read a Prophet – Comfort the People – Part 4. Isaiah 42:1-9. Introduction. Empowered people. Empowered People (42:1-9). “My Servant” Clearly messianic – Mt 3:11, 16; 12:18-21 Clearly Spirit-anointed “I have put my Spirit upon him. . .” “he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”.

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How to Read a Prophet – Comfort the People – Part 4

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  1. How to Read a Prophet –Comfort the People – Part 4 Isaiah 42:1-9

  2. Introduction • Empowered people

  3. Empowered People (42:1-9) • “My Servant” • Clearly messianic – Mt 3:11, 16; 12:18-21 • Clearly Spirit-anointed • “I have put my Spirit upon him. . .” • “he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”

  4. Empowered People (42:1-9) • To bring justiceto the nations • “Two edged sword. . .” Heb 4:12 • Use “diplomacy” vs. force (v 2-3) • Appeal to a “higher” law (v 3) • Call to faith (v 5) • Call to a higher “righteousness” (v 6)

  5. Empowered People (42:1-9) • Bring light to the “nations” • To illuminate, enlighten or give insight, to shed light on • Open blind eyes • Release prisoners from prison

  6. Empowered People (42:1-9) • [Be salt of the earth] • Believer’s characterand condition • Lead by example • Jesus – “Follow me. . .” • Paul – “imitate me” – 1 Cor 4:16-18; 11:1

  7. Empowered People (42:1-9) • Change out the old for the new • Leave what created the problem • Pursue what is bringing freedom • Walk with a new song of praise

  8. Application

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