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The Bruised Reed and the Coming King
By John Piper at Desiring God
· June 10, 2026
· 1 min read
What does Christ do with frail and failing hearts? John Piper shows from Matthew 12:18–21 how Jesus restores the broken instead of crushing them.Watch Now
Key takeaway John Piper shows from Matthew 12:18–21 how Jesus restores the broken instead of crushing them.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: Desiring God ·
Reading time: 1 min
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