Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 3

Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 3

While we must stress that this passage is really about Jesus, it is unavoidable that questions of our imitating Christ will need to be answered in light of it. It is also quite relevant to consider that Matthew, a new disciple of Christ, was likely the one who invited...
Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 2

Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 2

The radiant message of Matthew 9:9-13 is that Jesus came to save sinners. The context shines the spotlight on Christ with glaring intensity. Christ and His mission are plainly the center and all else is designed to point to that center.We now look at the next...
Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 1

Jesus Came to Save Sinners – Part 1

Subtle shifts of center can have kaleidoscope effects on our view of biblical truth. Calibrating the proper center is crucial for the right understanding and application of Scripture in any passage. The radiant message of Matthew 9:9-13 is that Jesus came to save...