Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break
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Jul 15, 2025 Explore the tender imagery of Christ as a gentle servant in Isaiah, mending the bruised and kindling the dimly burning wicks of faith. Discover the profound prophetic vision of deliverance that not only addresses Israel's struggles but also extends a promise of hope and salvation. This thoughtful discussion encourages a deeper appreciation of Jesus's nurturing qualities and His compassionate care for the weak and marginalized.
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Jesus Mends, Not Breaks
- Jesus is depicted as tender-hearted, not breaking bruised reeds or snuffing out dimly burning wicks.
- He mends and fans weak, frail people into life, showing mercy to all in their weakness.
Behold Jesus Daily
- Take time to look at Jesus through Isaiah's words and truly admire him.
- Doing so strengthens Christian life and deepens love for Christ.
Childhood Lessons on Breaking Reeds
- Sinclair recalls childhood instinct to discard a broken reed or snuff out a dimly burning candle.
- Contrasts this with Jesus' gentleness who restores rather than discards the weak.
