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Matthew 9:9-13; 36-38
9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. 10 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" 12 But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
Talk Sheet Questions
Our covenant says that we “passionately participate in God’s kingdom-bringing mission by serving, influencing, and evangelizing the lost people and communities around us.” What does that mean to you personally? Explain.
What is the significance of Jesus eating with Matthew and his friends? Why might the Pharisees object to it? What might keep someone from doing it, too?
What are we supposed to learn from this? (13) How does that apply to your social life?
What is the problem in verses 36-38? What is the solution?
Prayer
Pray that we will build relationships through which God can call people to himself.