Daily Gospel Exegesis Saturday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time - Mark 2: 13-17
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Jan 16, 2026 Explore the intriguing call of Levi, who becomes Matthew, as Jesus breaks societal norms by dining with despised tax collectors. Discover the tension between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding who belongs at the table of grace. The podcast dives into themes of mercy, repentance, and the significance of Jesus as the healer of sinners. It emphasizes how Jesus' actions underscore inclusivity in the Kingdom and challenges traditional views on righteousness. This reflective discussion invites listeners to reconsider their understanding of divine compassion.
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Teaching In Public Places
- Jesus teaches by using open public spaces like the lakeshore to address large crowds and call for repentance.
- The setting underscores his public, prophetic role and the urgency of his message.
Matthew Called At The Tax Office
- Levi (Matthew) is identified as Levi son of Alphaeus and is called from his tax office to follow Jesus.
- He immediately leaves his livelihood and follows, mirroring the fishermen who earlier followed Jesus.
Why Tax Collectors Were Outcasts
- Tax collectors were despised because they worked for Rome, often met Gentiles, and frequently extorted extra money.
- Choosing a tax collector as an apostle signaled Jesus' willingness to call society's outcasts into his movement.
