Mark 2:13-22

Mark 2:13-22

1. We learn from these verses the power of Christ to call men out from the world, and make them His disciples.
2. We learn that one of Christ's principal offices is that of a Physician.
3. We learn that in religion it is worse than useless to attempt to mix things which essentially differ.

"We ought never to despair entirely of any one's salvation, when we read this passage of Scripture. He who called Levi, still lives and still works. The age of miracles is not yet past. The love of money is a powerful principle, but the call of Christ is more powerful."

"To feel our sins, and know our sickness is the beginning of real Christianity. To be sensible of our corruption and abhor our own transgressions, is the first symptom of spiritual health."

Questions:

1. Do we pray for unbelievers in our lives in faith that God can save them, even if they seem too far gone?

2. Do we know Jesus as the Physician of our own sin-sick souls? Do we feel and know our need for Him?

3. Are we seeking to live for the world and for Christ at the same time, to put old wine in new wine skins, as Ryle understands it? Let us remember that friendship with the world is enmity with God and commit ourselves afresh to seeking first His kingdom and righteousness.