Coming King, Surrendered Servant Week Two

Week Two — The Chosen Servant

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1–9 | Matthew 12:15–21

Starting Line: The same King Daniel saw in power, Isaiah saw in humility. The one enthroned in heaven now takes the posture of a servant: chosen, Spirit-filled, gentle, and just. In a world that prizes loudness, speed, and dominance, the Servant King reveals another kind of strength: the courage to heal instead of crush, to restore instead of rule. Justice, in God’s story, isn’t revenge, it’s restoration.

Questions For the Ride Home

1. When you think of power or leadership, what images or experiences come to mind? How do they compare to the picture of the Servant in Isaiah 42?
2. “Justice” in Scripture means setting things right. Where do you see things in your life that need that kind of restoration?
3. How does Jesus’ gentleness challenge your understanding of strength?
4. If last week’s call was to step off your little throne, what might it look like this week to place your bruises in His hands?

Living It Out

• Notice: This week, pay attention to moments when you feel the need to prove strength or control. What would gentleness look like instead?
• Serve: Ask God to show you one person who feels unseen, bruised, or tired. Reach out to this person with compassion.
• Reflect: End your day by asking, “Did my presence today bring peace or pressure?” Let the Servant King reshape your posture.