The Portable Pastor Podcast

Jesus and the Tax Collectors

February 16, 2023 Mike Stafford
The Portable Pastor Podcast
Jesus and the Tax Collectors
Show Notes

Jesus and the Tax Collectors
Matthew 9:9-13

 The points of the passage: 
1.       Jesus called Matthew to Himself, and Matthew wasn’t ashamed of it. 
          ·        Application #1 - Don’t be ashamed of knowing and following Jesus.
2.       The Pharisees were concerned with social classification, and Jesus was concerned with spiritual condition.
          ·        Application #2 - Focus on the condition of souls. 
3.       Jesus chaps the Pharisees again.
          ·        Application #3 - Recognize the authority of Jesus. 
4.       The main point: God prioritizes mercy over religion.  
           ·        Main Application: Reflect the mercy of God more than the rules of religion.