As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk].” And Matthew got up and followed Him. [Mark 2:14-22; Luke 5:27-39] Then as Jesus was reclining at the table in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] came and ate with Him and His disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when Jesus heard this, He said, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but [only] those who are sick. Go and learn what this [Scripture] means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION [for those in distress], AND NOT [animal] SACRIFICE,’ for I did not come to call [to repentance] the [self-proclaimed] righteous [who see no need to change], but sinners [those who recognize their sin and actively seek forgiveness].” [Hos 6:6; Mark 2:17; Luke 5:32]
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3 Days
Discover the truths to gain personal power from Christian Classic writer Andrew Murray in this highlight from his popular best-seller "Absolute Surrender".
This three-day devotional plan is based on the first chapter of Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel, by John Hopper. Discover the life purpose that guided and shaped Jesus’ ministry. Jesus desires that we not only follow Him, but participate in His work. You will be inspired by three compelling reasons to share your faith.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Jesus face-to-face? Inspired by the series The Chosen, this 3-day devotional invites you to rediscover the love, the gaze, and the calling of Jesus in a real and personal way. No matter your past or your story—He sees you, He chooses you, and He sends you. Join this journey and let His love transform your life. God has something amazing in store for you!
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In this 4-day plan, I will explain how Jesus tackled the root causes of the Babylonian culture of greed, fear, and corruption and replaced it with a Kingdom culture of caring and sharing for universal prosperity and flourishing in the marketplace. If you apply these principles to your business or job, you and all who deal with you will benefit enormously and together we'll create a better world for all.
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