Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

The Touch of Jesus

The highlighted texts from Matthew 9 include Jesus’ call of Matthew, the tax collector, as well as two accounts of healings (the woman with the discharge of blood and the ruler’s daughter). At first glance these stories may seem unrelated, but the overarching theme of power of Jesus’ life to change people connects them together. Jesus interacts with, eats with, and touches those who are regarded as unclean, untouchable, cast away. His life and love cure the sickness, both spiritual and physical, of those who are in need of healing.

Theme: Jesus turning the world upside down (9-13)

Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? We humans often like to categorize people and put them in neat and tidy…