Jesus is more concerned with the rejects who knew they needed change in their lives than those who thought they had life all figured out. Jesus goes where He is needed. Do we have the self-awareness to realize we need Him? And Jesus said, "I want mercy and not sacrifice." Do we show mercy towards other people or do we offer hollow actions to God? Do we show mercy towards other people or do we offer hollow actions to God? Check out this free Bible study on Matthew 9:9-13.

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Small Group Questions

Before watching this video, what did you think of this concept, that Jesus ate with sinners?

Jesus spent time with people who knew they needed Him, not the ones who felt like they had it all figured out. Which one would you say you are?

Why do you think the religious leaders were upset that Jesus spent time with tax collectors?

Do you think you could have dropped everything to follow Jesus like Matthew did? Do you think that was an example of extreme faith, extreme stupidity, or the Holy Spirit moving him?

In your life, what does it look like to show "mercy" more than "sacrifice"? What does sacrifice mean for you?

Question of the Day

What about God amazes you or confuses you?