Jesus: Servant or Savior?

OUTLINE:

Main Point: Because forgiveness is found in Jesus, we must put our trust in him.

I. Servant of Meekness v15-21

II. Servant of Malice v22-32

A. Pharisees Attack v22-24

B. Jesus’s Defense v25-32

1. Satan doesn’t fight Satan v25-26

2. Pharisees accept casting demons out v27

3. Proof of the Kingdom of God v27

4. Jesus has already conquered Satan v29

C. Jesus’s Condemn v30-32

Weekly Reading:

Weekly Reading:

Day 1 — The Gentle Servant

Scripture: Matthew 12:18–21; Matthew 11:28–30

Where do you see the gentleness of Jesus in your own life?

In what ways are you tempted to view strength as dominance rather than meekness?

How can you reflect Christ’s gentleness toward others this week?

Day 2 — The Bruised Reed

Scripture: Matthew 12:20; Psalm 34:18

Do you ever feel like a “bruised reed” or “smoldering wick”?

What does it mean that Jesus does not cast aside the broken?

How should Christ’s compassion shape the way you view your own weakness?

Day 3 — A Divided Heart

Scripture: Matthew 12:25–30; James 4:7–8

What does it mean that you cannot remain neutral toward Jesus?

Are there areas in your life where you are resisting His rule?

How can you more fully submit to Christ and draw near to Him?

Day 4 — The Danger of Hardening

Scripture: Matthew 12:31–32; Hebrews 3:12–13

What does it look like to continually resist the work of the Holy Spirit?

Are there ways you have ignored conviction or delayed repentance?

How can you cultivate a heart that is soft and responsive to God?

Day 5 — Grace for the Worst of Sinners

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15–16; Romans 5:20

Do you ever feel like your sin is too great for God to forgive?

How do these verses challenge that way of thinking?

What step of faith or repentance is God calling you to take today?