Those Who Are Sick Need a Physician

Note from today’s Bible reading: Mark 2-3

Once Jesus began His public ministry, many started following Him, including “tax collectors and sinners” (Mark 2:15). After calling Levi – elsewhere referred to as Matthew (Matthew 9:9) – Jesus dined in his house with these individuals.

The scribes and Pharisees questioned Jesus’ decision to eat with them (Mark 9:16). Jesus explained the reason: “It is n…