Matthew 9:9–13 Authority That Calls the Unworthy

In Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus does something that shocks everyone around Him—He calls a despised tax collector named Matthew to become His disciple. Then, He sits down and shares a meal with sinners and outcasts, revealing the very heart of His mission.

This message reminds us that Jesus does not call the worthy, the religious elite, or the people who have it all together. He calls the broken, the sinful, and the unworthy. His grace reaches those whom the world rejects and transforms them into followers of the King.

In this sermon, we will discover:

• The surprising call of grace
• The cost of leaving the old life behind
• The heart of Jesus for sinners
• Why self-righteousness keeps people from mercy
• The life-changing truth that Christ came to save those who know they need Him

No one is beyond the reach of God's grace, and no one is too sinful to be called by Christ.

The authority of Jesus is not merely to forgive sinners—it is to call them, transform them, and invite them into His kingdom.