Entering Into The Messiness Of The Mission
Part 19 - Luke 5:27-32 (ESV) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
Romans 5:8
“…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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Ministry can be messy. The Pharisees were known to be of high moral character. They would have heartily agreed with the maxim, “Bad company corrupts good morals.” So Jesus’ association with the tax collector, Levi, and his unsavory friends offended their ethical sensibilities. Luke 5:27-32 contains the second of five episodes in the so called “Pharisee controversy,” which will end with them discussing how to get rid of Jesus. In telling the story of Levi’s calling and the Pharisees’ response, Luke shows how Jesus intentionally sought out sinners. He entered into the messiness of their lives, called them to repentance, and then involved them in his redemptive work. Jesus’ model for ministry shapes our own understanding and involvement in the messiness of the mission today.
