Matthew, Disciple of Jesus

Mark 2 (Part Two) - The Apostle Matthew

Jesus Prayed Over Who would Serve in His Ministry
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“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:12-13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Sinners and Publicans
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“Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭5:24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9:11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭18:13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

For money you can have everything it is said. No, that is not true. You can buy food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge but not intelligence; glitter, but not comfort; fun, but not pleasure; acquaintances, but not friendship; servants, but not faithfulness; grey hair, but not honor; quiet days, but not peace. The shell of all things you can get for money. But not the kernel. That cannot be had for money.

Jesus Didn’t Wear a Long Robe
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“And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:38‬ ‭KJV‬‬