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Introduction
• Our lives are full of perceptions:– How we perceive ourselves... and others.– When struggling with self-righteousness we
typically look better in our own eyes than others who believe differently than us.
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Jesus wants to shape our perception of our lives before
Him as well as how we perceive others whom the
world despise.
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Perceptions
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Matthew
• Knew what others (especially, Pharisees) thought of him: one of the most despised among the Hebrews in the first century. Matt. 11:19; 18:17
• Perceived an urgency to follow Jesus. • Invited the outcast to honor of Jesus!
Lk. 5:29; Matt. 9:10
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Scribes of the Pharisees
• Scribes of the Pharisees: They saw and judged Jesus – a teacher/prophet – for eating with tax collectors and “sinners”. Mk. 2:16
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The Disciples of Jesus
• Knew they were not the “cream of the crop” (Note: “sinner” equals “irreligious” Jews).
• They were aware of how the scribes of the Pharisees perceived them.
• Still, they were not without times of similar attitudes of an exclusivist mindset. cp. Mk. 9:38
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Jesus’ Perception
• Came to save sinners (those sick).• He wanted these “judges” to learn: “I
desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” V. 13
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What We Need To Perceive Today
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The Need for Healing
• There are those among us who need to “follow Jesus” today.
• Unfortunately, there are those who do not see this need in their life. cp. Prov. 30:12
• Today is the day of salvation... you are not guaranteed tomorrow.
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Looking Upon the Outcast
• Many Christians have similar perceptions toward the “irreligious” and “look down” upon them.
• Those among us with this mindset need to “Go learn what this means.” cp. Matt. 12:7
• They are rebuked because they strive to justify themselves before man and God. Lk. 16:15
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Conclusion
• Our Great Physician came not only to heal us of our sins, but our sinful perceptions.
• We – like those who have yet to be immersed with Christ – need to seek out the “tax collectors and sinners” among us that Christ may call them to Him.