God's Chosen Servant (MAT 12:15-21)

[12:15] When Jesus heard about the plot against him, he went away from that place; and large crowds followed him. He healed all the sick

[12:16] and gave them orders not to tell others about him.

[12:17] He did this so as to make come true what God had said through the prophet Isaiah:

[12:18] “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, the one I love, and with whom I am pleased. I will send my Spirit upon him, and he will announce my judgment to the nations.

[12:19] He will not argue or shout, or make loud speeches in the streets.

[12:20] He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp. He will persist until he causes justice to triumph,

[12:21] and on him all peoples will put their hope.”