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Jesus knew that they were out to get him, so he withdrew. Jesus was not afraid of conflict, but neither was He reckless. The crowds followed Him, and He healed all of them. He also warned them not to tell others about HIm. Matthew then quotes from Isaiah 42:1-4 to explain what was happening. Matthew sees Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament, and so the OT helps to illuminate and explain what Jesus did. First Jesus was God’s chosen servant, and God delights in Him, even if the religious leaders of the day did not. He was anointed with God’s Spirit,and He proclaimed justice to the nations. Ultimately His mission was not to Israel alone, although it started in Israel. He would not be a loud brawer (not a Trump-like figure!) He would treat the injured gently, He would bring justice through victory. The nations would put their hope in Him. It is significant how much of Isaiag that Matthew quotes.
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