Matthew 9:9-13 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” So he got up and followed Him. 9:10 While He was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came as guests to eat with Jesus and His disciples.

Matthew 9:9-13 9:11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 9:12 But when He heard this, He said, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do. 9:13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 9:9-13 Vs 9 “Follow Me”, so he got up and followed Him Luke 5:28 So, leaving everything behind, he got up and began to follow Him.

Matthew 9:9-13 Vs 10 While He was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came as guests to eat with Jesus and His disciples. Luke 5:29 Then Levi (aka Matthew) hosted a grand banquet for Him at his house. Now there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were guests with them.

Matthew 9:9-13 Why did people want to sit and eat with Jesus? What did they see in Him that compelled them to stay around? What do people see in US that compels them to be around us?

Matthew 9:9-13 Words to describe Jesus’ attitude and actions: Love Patience Kindness Compassion Can these words honestly describe OUR attitude and actions?

Matthew 9:9-13 Approx. 10,000 people live in Centerton Approx. 8-10% live below poverty level Unemployment rate estimated at 6% 809 people per square mile Roughly 50% associated with a religious congregation

Matthew 9:9-13 Vs 10 While He was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came as guests to eat with Jesus and His disciples. Vs 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Matthew 9:9-13 Vs 12 But when He heard this, He said, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do. Vs 13 Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew 28: 19 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of ALL nations…” Matthew 28: 20 “teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you…”

Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew 5: 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men.”

Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew 5: 14 You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.