Courageous Grace
Speaker: Jay Pound Series: Courageous Discipleship Scripture: Matthew 9:9–13
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.
other sermons in this series
Mar 4
2018
Courageous Witness
Speaker: Joel Sutton Scripture: Matthew 10:1–18 Series: Courageous Discipleship
Feb 11
2018
Courageous Faith
Speaker: Joel Sutton Scripture: Matthew 8:23–27 Series: Courageous Discipleship
Feb 4
2018
Courageous Loyalty
Speaker: Jay Pound Scripture: Matthew 8:18–22 Series: Courageous Discipleship