Realizing Who Jesus Is

Once people realize who Jesus is and what he does for them, it makes sense why he is thought about, worshipped, praised, followed, and revered 24/7....not just at certain times of the year. He calls sick people who know their need to turn away from their own ways, not the "healthy" who think they are ok. People hated Matthew because he was a "slimy vermon" tax collector. Levi knew it was true of himself, and the religious people despised him, but Jesus loved him and called him out of collecting taxes. That love hooked Matthew and he asked for mercy and received it. Jesus did the same for the adulterous woman. He saved her from righteous judgements and unrighteous men. He did the same for me...saving me from all my sin by his love, mercy and grace. Jesus is a 24/7 Savior, God/Man, High Priest, who restores people into a Born Again life all year long.

“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 ESV

“And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.....", then Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John 8:7, 10-11 ESV

Matthew Realizing the Love and Forgiveness of Jesus

Jesus Holding Everyone Accountable