Unexpected Invitation | Matthew 9:9-13

In this message, Marty continues the Easter series Follow Me by focusing on Jesus’ call to Matthew in Matthew 9:9. He reminds us that the same invitation extended to a despised tax collector thousands of years ago is still being offered to us today. Jesus—who holds power over creation, the spiritual realm, and sin—sees us in our brokenness and calls us to follow Him, not because of our worthiness but because of His grace. Marty challenges us to reflect on who Jesus is, why He would choose someone like us, and what it truly means to follow Him—leaving our past behind, living in a new identity, listening to His voice, serving with our gifts, and surrendering control of our lives to Him.