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The Bruised Reed

The Bruised Reed Chapter 4

January 18, 2008Mike Leake

There is one big difference I have found between Jeremiah Burroughs and Richard Sibbes. Burroughs makes a weighty statement then expounds upon it in a neat, concise, outlined form. Sibbes just says it, and seems to let the reader do… Continue Reading →

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The Bruised Reed Chapter 3

January 17, 2008Mike Leake

Half way through this short chapter I was planning on writing that this chapter has been the least beneficial so far. While that may still be true the latter half of this chapter was wonderful. Sibbes spreads diamonds and pearls… Continue Reading →

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The Bruised Reed Chapter 2

January 15, 2008Mike Leake 3 Comments

In this second chapter Sibbes main point seems to be to set forth Christ as one that will “not only not break nor quench, but he will cherish those with whom he so deals.” Again, Spurgeon is correct about the… Continue Reading →

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Puritan Reading Challenge, The Bruised Reed

The Bruised Reed Chapter 1

January 15, 2008Mike Leake

Spurgeon was correct when he said that, “Sibbes never wastes the student’s time, he scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands.” The first chapter is only 6 pages but it holds within some of the pearls and diamonds that Spurgeon… Continue Reading →

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