Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 9:9-17
Eating with Sinners Matthew 9:9-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS For our opening word we have chosen the first verse of the study "He saw a man, * * sitting at the receipt of custom: and He saith unto him, Follow Me. And he arose, and followed Him." There is something in this that is so simple and so direct that it appeals to us. It has every mark of the genuine. 1. There were no furbelows about it. There was no display, as though Matthew was a real hero, and needed a big commendation for his act in... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:1-38
The King now exercised His authority in a new way. He pronounced pardon on a sinner, and straightway opposition was aroused. To the questioning and rebellious hearts He vindicated His authority to forgive sins by a different exhibition of power, the power of healing. The effect was instantaneous and remarkable. The multitudes feared and glorified God. The record of a triumphal progress of the Shepherd King follows. A ruler, a woman ostracized because of her plague, two blind men, a dumb man... read more