I Came Not to Call the Righteous

Name: I Came Not to Call the Righteous
Uploaded: 2025-05-04T23:37:49.000Z
Duration: 28 min 41 s
Description: Jesus' call of Matthew and meal with tax collectors and sinners reveals that entry into relationship with God comes not through human merit or religious effort (Pharisaism) but through God's mercy alone, since Jesus came specifically for sinners, not the self-righteous.

Jesus' call of Matthew and meal with tax collectors and sinners reveals that entry into relationship with God comes not through human merit or religious effort (Pharisaism) but through God's mercy alone, since Jesus came specifically for sinners, not the self-righteous.

Stories told

the calling of matthew the prodigal son

Scripture referenced

Matthew 9 Matthew 9:9 Matthew 9:9–13 Matthew 9:10