A few insights into God's Word.
As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 Social media promotes the idea that everyone needs everyone to follow them. The more people a person has following him, the more popular... Continue Reading →
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people--robbers, evildoers, adulterers--or even like this tax collector.' Luke 18:11 Jesus told a parable of two men going into the temple to pray. One of them, a Pharisee, prayed with great pride. The other, a tax collector, prayed... Continue Reading →
"Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Luke 15:1-2 As Jesus was teaching there were many people who would come to listen to Him. Some of those people were the hated... Continue Reading →
"As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus at the tax collector's booth, "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him." Mark 2:14 The ministry of Jesus had begun and many people were starting to follow Him. At different times, Jesus would walk up to someone and directly tell... Continue Reading →
"On hearing this, Jesus said, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:12-13 Jesus had just called Matthew to follow Him. Matthew was a despised, hated... Continue Reading →
