Courageous Grace
February 18, 2018 Speaker: Jay Pound Series: Courageous Discipleship
Scripture: Matthew 9:9–13
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Courageous Grace
Matthew 9:9-13
Why is eating with sinners a problem for the Pharisees?
- Jesus dinner guests are unrepentant sinners, and therefore unclean
- The Pharisees prioritized ritual purity above all else - including mercy
Jesus’ Response:
- Mercy, not ritual purity, is the higher priority
- This is his divine vocation, to bring mercy to those who need it
This leaves all who would follow Jesus with two, clear responsibilities:
- To receive God’s mercy
- To extend God’s mercy to others
Take Home Idea: Courageous discipleship requires receiving and extending mercy, because if you actually follow Jesus, you will end up eating with tax collectors and sinners.

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