Sinners

Mark 2:15-18 - And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”

Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Acts 13:2 - While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Application:

·         A self-righteous man does not realize his need for salvation, but an admitted sinner does.

·         To seek and to save is an important summary of Jesus’ purpose—to bring salvation, meaning eternal life, and the kingdom of God.

·         Paul’s first missionary journey did not result from a planning session but from the Spirit’s initiative as the leaders worshiped.

All Scripture verses taken from ESV