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The Servant King | The Suffering Servant - Isaiah 53:1-6

Dec 22, 2019
Discover the transformative power of vulnerability through the lens of a speeding ticket class. Explore the contrast between societal perceptions of strength and the true value found in spiritual vulnerability. Delve into the narrative of David and Goliath, rethinking leadership and authenticity. Examine the impact of physical appearance in leadership roles, highlighted by the Nixon-Kennedy debate. Finally, uncover the profound strength of God's sacrifice in Jesus, offering peace and identity to believers.
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ANECDOTE

Driving Skill and Attribution Bias

  • Drivers rated their own skill a 7 out of 10, but others a 4.
  • This "negative attribution bias" shows we blame others' bad behavior on character, but our own on circumstances.
INSIGHT

Strategies vs. Substitutes

  • We create strategies to hide shortcomings, like overeating or seeking power.
  • Isaiah suggests we need a substitute for our sins, not more strategies.
INSIGHT

The Christmas Message

  • Christmas invites us to surrender to a surprising solution for our sin: a substitute.
  • This substitute answers how God loves us despite our flaws and how He changes us.
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