The Servant King

Take a few minutes to catch up, tell stories, and laugh together. Trust and friendship take time to build. If you’re launching a new DNA, one person should tell their story — what do we need to know about you? Next week, have another person in your DNA share their story.

Jesus is the humble, servant king that Isaiah prophesied about. He healed people, preached about the Kingdom of God, yet the religious leaders hated him and wanted to kill him. Yet Jesus is focused on obeying the Father and seeking His justice. Jesus is our model for patience, obedience, and living a life formed by prayer and solitude. He is not only a Messiah that loves the Father but also one who cares for the "untouchables", those society wants nothing to do with. Because of this, Jesus is the hope of not just one people group, but all nations and peoples.

How is Jesus making us more like him?
 Considering the transformative power of Jesus's servanthood, are we being shaped in our interactions with others, particularly those who may seem unapproachable or challenging to love?

1. Jesus demonstrated messianic patience and submission to God's perfect timing. How can we cultivate a similar patience in our own lives, especially in moments when we feel rushed by our culture's pace?

2. The sermon touched on the influence of those we follow in our spiritual formation. How do we discern which voices to allow into our lives, and what criteria should we use to evaluate their impact on our journey to become more like Christ?

3.The passage mentioned Jesus's role as a suffering servant who did not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick (Matthew 12:20, Isaiah 42:3). How can we apply this gentle approach to our ministry and service to others?

Take time to pray with and for each other.

Enduring Word Commentary:  Matthew 12