The Mercy Code

SERMON OUTLINE:

“THE MERCY CODE”

Matthew 9:9-13

Introduction – Jesus is like whom?

Follow me

We have heard and seen this before – Matthew 4

The Nuclear Power of Jesus Word

Low key?

William Sloane Coffin

Many Tax Collectors And Sinners Ate With Him

The Four Functions of Ancient Table

Jesus at Matthew’s Table

Separatism

Unstoppable relational generosity

Go and Learn what This Means, “I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice”

Jesus loved the Pharisees?

The theology of Separatism

The Mercy Code

Nowhere without it

Conclusion – A hospital for sinners