Bible Text: Matt 9:9-17Preacher: Jono DeenickIn our section today we see Jesus calling one of His disciples, Matthew the writer of the first gospel. As he does so, Jesus eats with Matthew, who was a tax collector, and other 'sinners.' The religious elite are horrified and complain. As Jesus responds, He shows us what it means to follow Him. It's not independent self effort to show ourselves better that others, it's a relationship with the living God who loves us despite that fact that we're all 'sinners.'