Matthew 12:19………..Working

Matthew 12:19………..Working

12:19 He will not quarrel or cry out; no-one will hear his voice in the streets.-{Is. 42:2 LXX} (For Complete Expository See Book)

Extended Sermon Notes

“Teaches how the power of our lives should be rooted in the truth and character of our person, not in the volume of our voices .” ⇒ Let the integrity and quiet strength of your life speak for itself, rather than relying on loud words or charged emotions. It’s not about how loudly you live, but about how profoundly you love. In a world that often celebrates brashness and loud boasts, the quiet strength of a humble spirit resonates more deeply. True integrity and genuine love do not need to shout their presence; they are felt in the tender actions, the silent sacrifices, and the steadfast commitments to doing what is right. The impact of a life lived with quiet dignity and profound love leaves an indelible mark, far greater than any grandiose proclamation ever could.

“Even today, we’re to present the Gospel in a loving manner, not as a hard sell or take it or leave it proposition.”⇒ The Gospel should be presented as a gracious gift, not a hard sell in twisting peoples arms. It is about gentle persuasion, not bullying or force or intimidation. The Gospel should be presented with a gracious and gentle spirit. Salvation is a sovereign work of God, it is not our job to judge, threaten, or condemn. Have you ever gotten into a angry debate with some while trying to share Christ with them. Have you ever done something for someone out of pride because you wanted the attention to be on self. When was the last time you did something for someone? And just couldn’t help telling the person it was you. We always do it, especially when the person hasn’t noticed, we always like to say “I’ve done this thing for you” when what we really mean to say, how wonderful of me to do this for you, I am really a great person aren’t I? Jesus did nothing in an ostentatious way, He said nothing in His own commendation, was never heard to praise Himself. Not once did Jesus act like He is someone important. Not once did Jesus boast and say, “Oh, look at all these great things I am doing for you, aren’t I wonderful, look at brave me dying here on the Cross for you, aren’t I wonderful” No, He did everything even when the disciples didn’t understand why He was doing it. Here is a challenge, next time you do something for someone, don’t tell them you did it. Just rest in the satisfaction that what you did will have lightened the persons load. Then there are those who think they’ve done a great thing to stir up controversy for controversy’s sake. They may be speaking the truth, but it’s not in love. Have you known people who wear their offensiveness to unbelievers as if it were a badge of honor? Look I told them, they’ll think twice about it again. Or they try to show that they have the fire of Spirit by a frenzy of activity of being loud and showy. That they need notoriety and people admire them.

“Does not mean Jesus will not preach or be involved in controversy. But rather He will not wrangle, argue, or fight.” ⇒ This is not saying Jesus will be silent. It’s not saying He won’t be bold. It’s not saying He won’t be controversial. But what it is saying is that Jesus won’t be bombastically loud, not arrogant, not brash. He’s not showing up to the party looking for a fight. He’s not locked and loaded ready to fire. He’s not going to be combative. He’s not a self-proclaimer or self-promoter. He will not go around shouting that He is God and everyone needs to bow before Him.

Additional Notes & Applications

Teaches how were to share the Gospel in a spirit of love and  gentleness, and not in a hateful and condemning way. No ones is going to come to Jesus if all you do is point out their sins and tell what a terrible person they are. That their a sinner who’s heading for hell, unless they repent.

Jesus unwillingness to “quarrel and cry out; or voice His protest in the streets” is first seen when the Pharisees try to draw Jesus into a fight about healing the man on the Sabbath. Jesus doesn’t say “You people would love to see me leave this man in misery because that’s just the sorry kind of folks you are” Instead He reasoned with them, “Look, I’m only doing what’s right, wouldn’t you pull a sheep out of the well on the Sabbath. Now they do get mad, because their hearts were hard, but it wasn’t because Jesus had provoked them intentionally. He simply spoke the truth about the situation. Then when knowing the Pharisees plot to kill Him, Jesus didn’t make plans to stop them, He could have responded; make-my-day. He could have called on a legion of angels to protect Him. He could have called down fire from heaven. He could have made their secrets known. Yet, He walked away from a fight and simply left the area. When Jesus miraculously healed people, He could of demanded that they start worshipping and serving Him as God. But He told them to be quit because He knew it would have cause a controversy and only have escalated His death, He has sticking to God’s plan. Even those these men would later be responsible for His death. He did not defend Himself, didn’t hire a great lawyer to get Him off. He didn’t appeal to the supreme court. Because He knew this was God’s will that He die for sinners.