1. Jesus’ call to Levi to follow him showed Jesus’ willingness to reach out to the least likely.
A. Jesus was willing to reach out to those, like Levi, who were considered sinners.
B. This was a radical gesture of hospitality and inclusion.
2. Jesus’ call to discipleship was not limited to the righteous but was instead open to all.
A. Jesus called Levi, a tax collector, to repentance and discipleship.
B. Through this, Jesus showed that anyone can come to repentance and receive his grace.
3. Jesus’ model of hospitality and inclusion is a challenge for us.
A. We must be willing to reach out to the least likely with radical hospitality.
B. We must remember that no one is beyond redemption.
Conclusion and Application:
1. Jesus’ call to Levi shows us the importance of extending radical hospitality to the least likely.
2. We must remember that no one is beyond redemption and that Jesus’ grace is open to all.
3. We should strive to follow Jesus’ example of radical hospitality and inclusion.
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1. Jesus' radical hospitality: unexpected guests welcomed.
A. Luke 5:32--Jesus calls sinners to repentance.
2. Jesus' hospitality models a call to action.
A. Embrace the least likely--no one is beyond redemption.
B. Care for the marginalized--show them love and acceptance.
3. Jesus' hospitality calls for personal commitment.
A. Actively evangelize--share the gospel with all.
B. Live a holy life--follow Jesus' example.
Conclusion and Application:
A. Jesus' hospitality changes lives; we must do the same.
B. Make a personal commitment to follow Jesus' example.
C. Respond to the altar call to accept Jesus.
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