2. A Friend Of Publicans And Sinners John 15:13-15

3. At The House Of Matthew {Levi}  (Matt. 9:9-13; Mk. 2:14-17; Lk. 5:27-32)  Matthew {Levi} was a publican (v. 27)  A big reception [dinner} held was at Levi’s house (v. 29)  Jesus was there (Matt. 9:10)

4.  The statement is a complaint (v. 31)  Jesus was eating with publicans and sinners  Was that wrong?  Not really, but it was something the scribes and Pharisees would not do  Matthew (9:13) interjects a statement from Hosea 6:6 before “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (v. 32)  These are the very ones with whom He should be dining

5.  Questions:  Are there those who decide there are some folks who do not need saving?  Are there those who would not speak or associate with certain people?  Are there people who claim that what everyone ought to be doing is somehow wrong?  (Related to the other three) Am I one of them?

6. The Children In The Market Place

7.  (Matt. 11:16-19; Lk. 7:31-35)  A comparison is made (v. 31)  To children playing in the market place (v. 32)  John the Baptist (v. 33)  Jesus (v. 34)Wisdom {mind of God} is vindicated by her children {those who obey His will} (v. 35)

8.  Questions:  Are there people who are not satisfied with God’s will?  Are there folks who see error in all others, but none in themselves?  Are some people able to dismiss others out of hand?  (Related to the other three) Am I one of them?