Sermon: Pentecost 4 — Proper 5

MP3 Audio of the Sermon for 8 June AD 2008

Sermon Text: 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.

And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:9-13)

Sermon Theme: Calling All Sinners!

Other Readings: Psalm 119:65-72; Hosea 5:15-6:6; Romans 5:6-15

1. What was the problem with Matthew and his friends?
   
2. What is the problem with you?
   
3. What cured Matthew?
   
4. What cures you?
   
5. What does this mean, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice”?

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