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16. Jesus Has Dinner With Sinners – Mark

In our last episode, Jesus has just called Levi, Matthew, a despised tax collector, to follow him and be one of his disciples. That’s shocking enough. But now he’s about to show the religious leaders even more about what he’s about! While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.16 When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Mark 2:15–17 The first thing that Levi does after answering Jesus’ call might seem unusual to some. He doesn’t go to church! No! Instead, Levi throws a party! And he invites his friends, who like him, are the outcasts of society: disreputable and immoral people. That’s the proper response to Jesus, when he has shown you grace. You want to share the blessings with others. And there’s Jesus, right in the midst of the party, thoroughly enjoying himself. This is absolutely shocking behaviour to the pious religious leaders! How can Jesus claim to be doing the work of God when he associated with such scum – the outcasts of society? The religious leaders thought that when the Messiah came, that he would come to bless the good people who had earned that right by being religious and properly righteous. But Jesus responds by telling them that his ministry is not to them, but that he has come to call sinners instead. The religious leaders weren’t prepared to accept that they were in fact hypocrites and the ones who were the most sinful, and that they were the ones who most needed Jesus. Only those who admit their need are able to receive the blessings of Christ. That’s why it was so difficult for Jesus to break through the barriers that the religious leaders of his day put up. In ourselves, as Jesus said, there is none good but God alone. Take some time to examine yourself carefully. With which of the two sets of characters in the story do you really belong: the confessed sinners who eat with Jesus or the religious teachers of the law, hypocrites, who are repulsed by such grace and compassion? 💿 Similar Topics: 💿 http://tij.tv/playlist/The-Incredi-Bi... 🇦🇺 About the Ministry 🇦🇺 The Incredible Journey is a donor-funded ministry passionate about communicating our bold vision of sharing the good news of Christ and preparing people for the soon coming of Jesus. We are devoted to giving Biblical answers to life’s questions through television, the Internet, social media, Bible Centre, evangelistic ministry and Christian living and faith-sharing resources. 👨🏼‍🎓 About our Speaker 👨🏼‍🎓 Gary Kent is the speaker for The Incredible Journey media ministry. He holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He is an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return. For Donations to The Incredible Journey: ✅ Tax Deductible Donation: https://tijfund.tij.tv/ ✅ Non-Tax Deductible Donation: https://www.tij.tv/donate/ 📞 Australia & Worldwide: (+61) 481 315 101 📞 New Zealand: (+64) 20 422 2042 📞 USA: (+1) 770 800 0266 🛑 Not subscribed yet?    / @theincrediblejourney   ✅ If you like this video, feel free to click the like button. 👨‍💻 Visit our Web shop: https://www.tijstore.tv/ Social Media 🌏 https://www.tij.tv ➡️   / theincrediblejourneyministry   📳   / tij.tv   🐝   / tijaustralia      / @theincrediblejourney   🔎 Hashtags 🔎 #mark #bible #biblestudy #biblehistory #jesuschrist #Jesus