Matthew quotes from Isaiah 42 to show that Jesus was the fulfilment of the servant described there. But Jesus met constant challenges from the religious leaders. Firstly, they questioned his healing ministry because it challenged their theology of punishment. Secondly, they challenged his forgiving ministry because he was subverting the temple institution.
Jesus as the One
Matthew quotes from Isaiah 42 to show that Jesus was the fulfilment of the servant described there...
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February 25, 2022