It’s striking that Christianity introduces itself to the world with a book written by someone despised by religious insiders, someone they considered beyond the reach of God. It’s as though the New Testament begins with an exclamation point of grace. We see this vividly in Jesus’ call to Matthew.
For some, faith comes easily. For others, it’s a struggle. In this message, we look at Jesus’ encounter with a skeptic–an honest and hopeful story that helps us navigate doubt, cynicism, and the surprising beauty of faith and community.