encounters with Jesus: Matthew by ric Gustafson
The addition of a tax collector to Jesus's group shocked both believers and non believers alike. At the time, being a tax collector was frowned upon along with prostitutes and other sinners. After a visit to Capernaum, Jesus encounters a tax collector named Levi. He had a booth set up along the main road leading to the city. His job was to levy taxes upon travelers for the goods they carried.
Jesus simply said to Matthew ' follow me'. He dropped everything and followed Jesus. He was met with skepticism from the other disciples. Matthew's decision to follow Jesus was life changing. He left a life of greed and his old life for a new life with Jesus. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew which detailed his time as an Apostle.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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