Title: Leviticus Calling Matthew / Luke 5:27-32
Contents The text we read today is the first called by Jesus Christ.
It describes in detail the experience of one of the disciples, Levi.
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Because we were sinners by nature, like Levi, we need conversion.
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By comparing us with the experience of Levi and Matthew through today's words,
We want to gain wisdom from God.
1) We can realize the grace of Christ's calling through the text.
It's possible.
Leviticus Matthew held a profession classified as the worst of the Jews.
a person with
Nevertheless, the Lord spoke to him.
Moved by these words, Matthew sat down at the customs office and immediately threw everything away.
I followed the Lord and became a faithful disciple.
Through these words, even if our neighbor is evil, he will live.
should never look hopelessly on the matter of his salvation while
is taught.
He is too evil to be a believer.
You shouldn't be quick to judge that you're too stubborn or you're wrong
You must not give up.
It is also a miracle that we ourselves believe in Jesus.
There is never a time when too many sins are unforgivable.
2) True conversion brings true joy to believers.
When Levi repented and returned to the Lord, he threw a great feast in his house.
gave
When Levi was converted, his worldly friends must have been disappointed.
Giving up such a good-paying job...
They must have been people who could not count spiritual gains.
But through that conversion, he was the richest and noblest of God.
adopted into the family.
So are we.
We, too, have lost our worldly friends through faith in Jesus.
They take pity on us.
But we have become children of God.
I live with Christ.
3) We believe that through the text, converted souls must show great interest in their neighbors.
You realize that you are leaving.
When Levi repented, he invited many publicans and other associates.
I did.
for what reason......
He was with them, so he knew what they needed.
I knew it well.
So he gave them the Lord who loved him and accepted him.
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A feast was held to let them know the love of the Lord.
What position are we taking in this regard?
A woman talking to Jesus at a well in Samaria came to
Come in and testify.
[John 4:39]