“And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.””Matthew 9:10-13 ESV
http://bible.com/59/mat.9.10-13.esv
All,
This sticks out because Jesus says He came to heal the sinners. He compares Himself to a physician healing the sick. The Pharisees didn’t see themselves as sick. Our society seems to be ok with Jesus being around, but doesn’t want Him to heal or transform those that are sick. Please pray that we and our friends recognize sin and seek healing. Please pray for Brandon and Doug’s group.