Lord of Mercy

Key Passage
As Jesus sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. (Matthew 9:10)
Questions
Adults: How does the fact of Jesus' dining with sinners challenge you?
Children: Who in your class or neighborhood could you help feel more welcome and accepted?

Readings

First Reading • Insincere Conversion
Hosea 6:3-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 50:1+8, 12-13, 14-15 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Inheritance Through Faith
Romans 4:18-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • Call of Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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