Teacher: Mandi Paszek

Text: Matthew 9:9-13

In this sermon, Mandi explores Jesus' surprising and merciful call to Matthew, a tax collector who was generally despised by his community. Jesus' invitation challenged the Pharisees’ rigid, exclusionary mindset and challenges our own today. This story reveals three key themes of discipleship: admitting our own spiritual sickness, embracing God’s way of mercy, and making room at the table for miracles—because ultimately it is Jesus who transforms our hearts and invites us by grace to welcome all.