Taxman 5 page 2

Taxman 5 page 2 by ric Gustafson


Matthew directed the servant where to set up the long low table. The table was being set up  for his special guests who were coming for dinner tonight. Jesus, who came to his tax booth earlier in the day, was coming tonight along with his disciples. The Rabbi earlier in the day simply walked up to his tax booth and simply said " follow me". He was hopeful that the Rabbi would not mind that some of his tax collector friends were also coming to dinner tonight.
Later that night, Matthew introduced his friends to Jesus. Some Pharisees who were also there were horrified by what they saw. They noticed that Jesus was talking and dining with Matthew's friends.
One of the Pharisees tapped Peter on the shoulder. " Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?".
Jesus overheard what they were saying. " It is not those who are healthy who need a physician but those who are sick". He looked at the Pharisees. " I did not come to call the righteous but sinners".

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