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The Bruised Reed

By: Richard Sibbes
Narrated by: Jim Denison
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Richard Sibbes is widely considered to have been one of the fathers of Puritanism in the 17th century. His passionate sermons and devotional works have persisted throughout the centuries and continue to influence modern-day scholars and people all over the world.

Taking a phrase from Matthew 12:20, Sibbes explains what it means to be a "bruised reed". It is a metaphor that exemplifies the way in which God humbles sinners by allowing them to see sin in the way that he sees it - the lesson being that God sometimes wounds before healing but with the ultimate goal of deepening our love for Christ.

Sibbes believed very strongly that "God's love rests on Christ" and often spoke of the comfort to be gained by acknowledging this. He preached that the same can be had for those who live in Christ and seek redemption for their sins.

©2010 Richard Sibbes (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Christian Living Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spiritual Growth
Profound Spiritual Insights • Comforting Biblical Truths • Great Content • Beautiful Theological Exposition
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A rich and deeply encouraging famous Puritan work. Well worth the listen. The performance was monotone and unfeeling. But the content is peerless. “A little fire, is fire, though it produces much smoke.” Sibbes

“A little fire, is fire”

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An excellent teaching on the love of God! Pactical instruction on a holy life and a proper walk toward the brethren.

A feast of spiritual meat!

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A collection of wisdom that any Christian will benefit from. From how we see Christ, to how we should deal with suffering, Sibbes takes a proper view of things,

Very Edifying

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it's good to remember is his nature is gentle and lowly. yet mighty in power and will judge sin. praise the Lord for he is so glorious and wonderful

the loving nature of our Lord

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As a Christian who has struggled with depression and grief over sin, I found this book to be a great source of comfort. The author with great mercy and grace shows how God uses our struggles to slowly grow us into the person of faith that he wants us to be.

A Great Comfort

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This is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. I’m very thankful to have found this book. If you are struggling in your Christian walk, buy this book and you will not be disappointed.

Best book on assurance I’ve read

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I like the narrator and Sibbes beautiful way of describing Christ’s love for the sinner. Very spiritually moving book, but the structure is monotonous.

Good Narration, Great Piece, Poor Structure

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Scriptural musings on the mercy and grace of Christ towards his beloved. Set your mind on things above by meditating with the author upon these blessed truths and their implications towards mankind in the Gospel. That, “a bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax, He will not quench,” could have such profound explanations and insights into the character of Jesus which we would do well to behold and embrace such a lovely facet of salvation!
This read will bind up the broken heart who discovers Christ’s dealings with bruised reeds and smoking flax! It imparts a balanced dose of validation and conviction to edify and exhort to love and good deeds by exalting and magnifying the love and goodness of Christ in these things!

Excellent exploration of the glory of Christ’s grace!

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This book is the most beautiful treatment of God’s love and tender mercies towards His weak and wayward children. Very comforting.

Refreshing! Life-giving!

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This precious book is soooo encouraging for the believer...praise God for His wisdom through His servant!

A most Heavenly balm

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