Read Mark 2:1-28
Jesus said,”
Those who are well have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”
As you read chapter two of Mark you see Jesus is reaching out beyond normal religious practice to bring in lost sinners. He heals the paralytic and is criticized for saying he forgives their sins. Jesus calls a hated tax collector, Levi, to join his ministry. He even eats with the sinful friends of Levi. He compares his ministry to “new wine.” The old conventional ways want hold this life-giving wine of the Holy Spirit. Jesus encourages his followers to find new ways to bring sinners to repentance and forgiveness.
We pray for those who have thought outside of the box to bring the Gospel to our community, including the Salvation Army, the Mission, Street Angels, and Angel Care Ministry.
Amen.
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