Matthew | Part 32 | The Calling of Matthew
January 23, 2022
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Main Text: Matthew 9:9-17
Three Responses to Jesus’ Ministry
I. Tax Collectors and Sinners: Respond ____________________v. 9
-Jesus _______________ those who others ______________.
-The Gospel is Radically ________________
– The Gospel Demands __________________
Matthew 4:17
Luke 5:27-28
v. 10 | The Grace of God is mean to flow _______________ Us.
II. The Religious Leaders: Respond _____________________v. 11
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Jesus’ Response: V. 12, 13
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A) It is the Sick Who Need a Physician
B) God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice
C) Jesus Came NOT to Call the Righteous, but Sinners
Mark 10:18, Romans 3:10, Ps. 14:1-3, 53:1-3
III. John the Baptist’s Disciples: Respond __________________ v. 14-17
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A) Wedding
B) An Old Garment
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C) Old Wineskins
Discussion:
1) How is the Gospel (the Good News of Jesus) Inclusive?
2) How has your life been noticeably transformed since following Jesus?
3) How do you associate with non-Christians? How do they associate with you?
4) What, if any, extrabiblical rules/regulations have you tried to mix with Christianity?