Church notes - 29th October 2023
Psalm 27
Psalm 105
James 4:7 - 9
Matthew 11:28 - 30
Matthew 9:9 - 13
Matthew - the Gospel to the Jewish people.
It is likely that Matthew knew Who was calling him.
Tax collectors
- Extorted people for more money than they gave the authorities. More like the Mafia than any modern day tax agency.
- Worked for Rome; the enemy.
We are accepted in Jesus, no matter what we have done.
Rose up.
Matthew left behind his empty life.
Luke 15:15
Contrast
Matthew 8:8 - 20
Did that man follow? or not?
There is a cost to following Jesus.
Where is your comfort and security coming from?
Where our fears are is our baggage.
Fear is a powerful driver.
But Jesus is not calling us to live a life of fear, but to wholly trust in Him.
vs 12
Reference: Hosea 6:6.