{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643c56a5183b3b0011959edf/64ff210bb6e7b400105cffd4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"9/10/2023- Ep 18.1: Matt 9:9-13 \"Dinner with Sinners\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/643c56a5183b3b0011959edf/1694441725163-ab7fa165a9e26ba9937f48cfad096a7d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Matthew 8 and 9 are packed with miracle stories.&nbsp;In Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew includes the account of his own calling by Jesus in all of one verse (v. 9).&nbsp;Is this story placed in the narrative amongst the miracles because of mere chronology, or is there something of the miraculous here?&nbsp;Through the sovereign calling of Jesus, salvation comes to Matthew and, sometimes unbeknownst to us, we are presented with yet another miracle and a fantastic summary of our Lord’s mission on earth:&nbsp;Jesus came to call sinners (v. 13).</p><p>What challenges do you face in your belief in the forgiveness of sins, as stated in the Apostles’ Creed?</p><p>Did you pursue God, or did God pursue you? Look back into your life for examples of Christ’s calling in your life and give thanks to Him.</p><p>How might Jesus' calling of Matthew give us hope for unbelievers we know who seem unreachable with the gospel?</p>","author_name":"Pilgrims Vision"}