‘Real Mercy.’
Matthew 9:9-13.
a) Matthew 9:9. Jesus called despised tax collector Matthew to follow Him. Matthew simply responded.
b) Matthew 9:10. Matthew wanted to celebrate and give hospitality with a dinner party.
c) Matthew 9:11. The religious teachers attacked Jesus for attending this celebration. They accused Matthew and his friends of being scum.
d) Matthew 9:12. Jesus revealed His Love and Mercy for Matthew and his friends.
e) Matthew 9:13. Jesus called the religious people to be merciful and to remember the purpose of His Coming.
(Through this QT I want to give Real Mercy and I do not want to have the same attitude as the religious teachers)
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‘Jesus’ Right Perspective As The Son Of God.’
Matthew 12:46-50.
a) Matthew 12:46. Jesus was speaking to the crowd. His natural mother and brothers were outside, wanting to speak to Him.
b) Matthew 12:47. Someone told Jesus about this situation.
c) Matthew 12:48-49. Jesus pointed out whom He regarded as His mother and brothers.
d) Matthew 12:50. Anyone who does the Will of God He sees as His Mother and His Brothers, that is deep love for them. Jesus was not rejecting His natural family, only He saw those people who do the Will of God as His Family also.
(Through this Second one I can see Jesus’ Right Perspective As The Son Of God)
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Chris.
Jesus did not conform to what the religious teachers expected Him to conform to. Sadly, in some churches today, the attendees have become like the religious teachers, so self righteous and narrow. We need to reject that way and be merciful also giving and receiving hospitality in Mercy.
