Matthew 9:9-13
Jesus receives sinners and rejects the self-righteous
1 Timothy 1:15
- The calling of Matthew to discipleship – Vs. 9
. A tax collector – Matthew 5:46, Luke 18:11, 19:1-6 - The flocking of sinners to Jesus – Vs. 10
. In Matthew’s house – Mark 2:15, Luke 5:29 - The aversion of the Pharisees to grace – Vs. 11
, Luke 5:30 - The invitation of Jesus to salvation – Vss. 13-14
. Hosea 6:6