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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.
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A great listening. I felt I understood better, as it was explained in a way I found it easier to digest. Will be listening this again.

Gives more Enlightenment

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" He scatters diamonds and pearls with every sentence. " I could listen to it over and over.

So So good

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A great book surprising to hear the date it was published at the end! useful to any walking Christian

Definitely worth the listen

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sound gospel truth and assured joy tht he does not break the bruised reed or quench the smoking flax

sound gospel truth and assured joy in Jesus

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Rather dated, unsurprisingly since it was written in 1630.No more than mildly diverting. Too fundamentalist.

Fire and Brimstone rears it's ugly head

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