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Jesus chooses Levi

Matthew the tax collector becomes a disciple of Jesus.
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Once again, Jesus went to the shore of Lake Galilee. – Slide 1
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A large crowd gathered around Him, and He taught them. – Slide 2
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As He walked along, He saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus. He was also known as Matthew. – Slide 3
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Levi was sitting at the place for paying taxes … – Slide 4
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… and Jesus said to him … – Slide 5
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‘Follow me!’ – Slide 6
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So he got up and went with Jesus. – Slide 7
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Later, Jesus and His disciples were having dinner at Levi's house. – Slide 8
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Many tax collectors and other sinners … – Slide 9
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… had become followers of Jesus … – Slide 10
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… and they were also guests at the dinner. – Slide 11
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Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses were Pharisees, and they saw Jesus eating with sinners and tax collectors. So they asked His disciples, ‘Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ – Slide 12
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Jesus heard them and answered … – Slide 13
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‘Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do.’ – Slide 14
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‘I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.’ – Slide 15
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