Reading from The Gospel According Matthew 9:9-13 (NLT) ~ Jesus Calls Matthew~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The picture of Matthew’s heart in inviting all his cohorts, the fringe and the outcasts. Jesus knowing Matthew’s heart. Matthew wanted people to have an opportunity to respond to being in the presence of God. Wondering how the Pharisees responded to Jesus challenge to go and learn what the scripture from Hosea means.