names of God: Friend of Sinners by ric gustafson
Matthew 11:19- ' Behold a friend of publicans and sinners'
This term refers to God the Son. In this passage from the Gospel, Jesus is pointing out that just like John the Baptist, he is not appreciated for the people that he spends time with. Jesus puts up with scorn, ridicule and death to be a friend of sinners. Jesus associated with prostitutes and tax collectors who were shunned by Jewish society.
Jesus as the friend of sinners wants us to say ' Jesus, I am a sinner be my friend".
research help: ' Beloved names of God' by David Mclaughlan
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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