Jesus approaches Levi at his tax booth and calls him to follow. Levi leaves everything, then gathers tax collectors and sinners for a feast with Jesus. The Pharisees grumble, but Jesus declares that He has come as a physician for the sick, calling sinners to repentance rather than affirming their self-righteousness.
We all need the mercy that Levi receives. Our own goodness cannot save us, and the righteousness expressed in a believer’s life belongs to Christ. Repentance turns us from ourselves to Him; then, like Levi, we are called to bring others into contact with Jesus and testify to His gracious work.
Episode details
Passage: Luke 5:27–32
Supporting Scriptures: Luke 18:9–14; Romans 3; 1 Corinthians 1:30–31; Matthew 28:18–20
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: Adrian Community Church (Adrian, OR)
Preacher: Pastor Jason Hudson