Luke 5:27-32 In the coming weeks, we will be looking at times when the gospels tell us that Jesus sat down to have a meal, or even to take part in a banquet.  Who was He with, and what does it teach us about His mission as God’s Messiah? We begin early in Jesus’ ministry as He was calling together His band of disciples.  Matthew the tax collector seemed an unlikely choice, but immediately upon being called, he invited Jesus to his house to celebrate with his friends.

• An Invitation (verse 27)
• A Redirection (verse 28)
• A Celebration (verse 29)
• An Objection (verse 30)
• A Clarification (verse 31-32)

We learn an important lesson about Jesus.  He is the Messiah who welcomes!  There is certainly a place at his table for us.