Matthew 9:10
Arabic Bible Morocco Version - 2012 (الترجمة المغربية القياسية)
وْمْنْ بَعْدْ ݣْلَسْ يَسُوعْ لْلْمَاكْلَة فْدَارْ مَتَّى، وْجَاوْ عَنْدُه بْزَّافْ دْيَالْ مَّالِينْ الضَّرِيبَة وْالْمُدْنِبِينْ وْݣَلْسُو مْعَاهْ وْمْعَ تْلَامْدُه.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Matthew's Gospel, Jesus is having a meal at someone's house when a lot of tax collectors and other people who were considered bad by society come to sit with him and his disciples. This shows that Jesus welcomed everyone, even those others shunned.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're having a pizza party in your backyard, and suddenly all the kids from school who are usually not invited show up. That's kind of what happened here. Jesus didn't care if people thought these folks were bad; he still let them join him for dinner!
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this Gospel around 80-90 AD, aimed at a Jewish-Christian audience. In that culture, tax collectors and sinners were often shunned as collaborators with Roman authorities or immoral.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might apply this by inviting someone to our group event who is usually left out. It could be the new kid in school or someone from another social circle who feels isolated. This verse encourages inclusivity.
Topics
inclusivenessforgivenesssocial justiceJesus' teachingscommunity buildingwelcome
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Pharisees get upset about this?
The Pharisees believed in strict adherence to laws and social norms. They considered tax collectors and other 'sinners' as unclean, so they were offended by Jesus eating with them.
What does it mean that Jesus ate with these people?
It means Jesus didn't judge others based on their past or current social status. He showed love and acceptance to all people, which was revolutionary at the time.
How should we apply this in our daily lives?
We can extend kindness and hospitality to those who are often excluded from society, showing them that they matter and that their presence is valued.
What does Jesus' behavior towards these people tell us about God's nature?
It tells us that God welcomes everyone without condition. He sees beyond our faults and wants to include all in his family, regardless of past actions or social status.