Summary of Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17
The genealogy of Jesus is mentioned, and Mark tells the story of when Jesus calls Levi and eats with sinners. Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow him, and he does. The Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners, but Jesus says he came for sinners.
Questions for Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17
3) Jesus is the Messiah, and he came for sinners.
4) Jesus is the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
5) Messiah means “Anointed One.” Pastors, BSF, bible studies, prayers, a personal relationship with God. Because without Jesus, we’d all be dead in our sins. With Jesus, we are alive!
Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 2: Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17
Matthew 1:1 establishes Jesus’ royal pedigree as the son of David and Abraham. Contrasting this, Mark 2:13-17 shows Jesus actively calling Levi, a despised tax collector, to follow Him. Together, they reveal that the promised, prestigious Messiah came not to favor the elite, but to heal and redeem the broken.
Jesus came for me! Such wonderful news!
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