Calling Sinners | Luke 5:27-39 | Pastor John Miller

Are you relating to God through rules or through a relationship? In this piercing study of Luke 5:27–39, Pastor John Miller explores the calling of Levi (Matthew) and the subsequent clash between Jesus and the Pharisees. Legalism is a dangerous trap—a fleshly attitude that uses man-made codes to exalt self and despise others. Jesus, however, came to "seek and to save that which is lost." Pastor John unpacks why Jesus chose a despised tax collector to be an apostle and why He didn't hesitate to feast with "publicans and sinners." Discover the "Great Physician" who came for the sick, not those who think they are whole. Learn the meaning of the parables of the New Patch and the New Wineskins: Jesus didn't come to "patch up" old religious rituals; He came to bring a radical New Covenant of grace. This message is a powerful call to examine our own hearts—are we "sin-sniffing" legalists or grace-filled followers of the Savior? In this study, you will discover: - The Danger of Legalism: How a critical, fault-finding attitude can isolate us from the very people God wants us to reach. - The Choice of Levi: Why Jesus reached out to the most hated man in society and turned a tax collector into an evangelist. - The Heart of the Mission: Unpacking Luke 5:32—Jesus’ own mission statement for His earthly ministry. - Sins of the Spirit vs. Sins of the Flesh: Lessons from the "Elder Brother" and why the self-righteous are often the hardest to reach. - The Great Physician’s Diagnosis: Why a realization of our own "badness" is the first link between our soul and Christ. - New Wine in New Skins: Why the joy of Christianity cannot be contained in the brittle skins of legalistic religion. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Definition of Legalism 01:44 - The Theme: Seeking and Saving the Lost 03:26 - Division 1: The Setting for the Conflict (Verses 27-30) 04:02 - Who was Levi? The Reality of a Publican 06:50 - The Contemplative Look: Seeing as God Sees 09:20 - Most Hated in Society: Why Jews Despised Tax Collectors 11:50 - "Follow Me": The Life-Changing Call of Jesus 14:00 - The Cost of Levi: Leaving All but the Pen 16:10 - The Great Feast: Celebrating New Life with Sinners 18:10 - Reaching the Lost while the Iron is Hot 20:40 - The Murmuring Pharisees: Sin-Sniffing and Flesh-Finding 24:10 - Division 2: The Sermon from the Conflict (Verses 31-39) 25:05 - Picture 1: The Great Physician and the Sick 27:10 - Sins of the Spirit: The Parable of the Elder Brother 30:30 - The Perfect Diagnosis and the Free Cure 31:25 - Picture 2: The Bridegroom and the Wedding Feast 33:50 - Fasting vs. Feasting: The Christian Life as a Celebration 37:40 - The Parable of the New Patch and Old Garment 38:50 - The Parable of the New Wine and Old Wineskins 41:35 - Conclusion: Call to Repentance and Reaching Neighbors ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #CallingSinners #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #Legalism #Grace #MatthewTheApostle #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #NewWineskins