Mat 9:9 | MHM | STEP | The Call of Matthew and Jesus Eats with Sinners This section tells the story of how Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to be his disciple. It also describes how Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, which made the religious leaders question him. Jesus explained that he came to help those who know they need forgiveness, not those who think they are already righteous. This passage shows Jesus’ mercy and willingness to welcome anyone who is willing to follow him, no matter their past. v. 9 : And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Jesus saw Matthew, who was working as a tax collector. Tax collectors were not respected by the Jews. Jesus called Matthew to follow him, and Matthew immediately left his job and obeyed. This shows the power of Jesus’ call, and Matthew’s readiness to leave everything for him (Matthew 9:9 ).

‏ Matthew 9:9

The Call of Matthew and Jesus Eats with Sinners

This section tells the story of how Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to be his disciple. It also describes how Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, which made the religious leaders question him. Jesus explained that he came to help those who know they need forgiveness, not those who think they are already righteous. This passage shows Jesus’ mercy and willingness to welcome anyone who is willing to follow him, no matter their past.

v. 9: And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Jesus saw Matthew, who was working as a tax collector. Tax collectors were not respected by the Jews. Jesus called Matthew to follow him, and Matthew immediately left his job and obeyed. This shows the power of Jesus’ call, and Matthew’s readiness to leave everything for him (Matthew 9:9 ^a).