Matthew 99

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In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him in Matthew 9:9. The verse states: • As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. 'Follow me,' he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. • Here's the context surrounding Matthew 9:9: • In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 9, Jesus is actively engaged in His ministry, performing miracles and teaching. Just before calling Matthew, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, demonstrating His authority to forgive sins. This act astonishes the crowd and further establishes His divine authority. • Immediately following this, Jesus encounters Matthew, a tax collector, sitting at his booth. Tax collectors were often despised by the Jewish people because they worked for the Roman authorities and were seen as traitors and sinners. Despite this, Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him, which is a significant moment because it shows Jesus' willingness to reach out to those considered outcasts and sinners. • Matthew's response is immediate and wholehearted—he leaves his booth and follows Jesus. This act of obedience and faith marks the beginning of Matthew's transformation and his journey as one of Jesus' disciples. • After calling Matthew, Jesus dines at his house with many tax collectors and sinners, which prompts criticism from the Pharisees. Jesus responds by emphasizing His mission to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous. • This passage highlights Jesus' inclusive approach and His focus on redemption and transformation for all individuals, regardless of their past. • #Bible • #BibleVerse • #Faith • #Christian • #Jesus • #FollowJesus • #TrustInGod • #PeaceInChrist • #VerseOfTheDay • #DailyDevotional • #Prayer

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