Jesus and Levi's Calling

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What was Levi's occupation before following Jesus?

A fisherman
A scribe
A Pharisee
A tax collector (correct)

Why did the Pharisees question Jesus' actions?

They were concerned about his teachings.
They wanted to join him for a meal.
They were shocked he ate with sinners and tax collectors. (correct)
They believed he should not associate with any followers.

What was Jesus' response to the Pharisees' question about eating with sinners?

He ignored their question.
He indicated that the sick need a physician, not the healthy. (correct)
He said only the righteous should be invited.
He agreed and stopped eating with them.

What can be inferred about the crowd that gathered around Jesus?

They included many followers of Jesus who were considered outcasts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'I did not come to call the righteous but sinners' imply about Jesus' mission?

He aimed to help those in need of redemption and healing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters from The Call of Levi with their roles:

Levi = Tax collector Jesus = Teacher of the crowd Pharisees = Religious critics Disciples = Followers of Jesus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their descriptions in the passage:

Levi's reaction to Jesus' call = He got up and followed Jesus Pharisees' observation = Jesus eating with sinners and tax collectors Jesus' teaching = Not needing a physician Jesus' mission statement = Called the sick, not the righteous Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associated concepts in the passage:

Tax collectors = Sinners Crowd = Gathered to hear Jesus Table = Where Jesus dined Customs post = Levi's place of work Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phrases with their significance in Jesus' message:

Those who are well = Do not need a physician The sick = Are in need of healing I did not come = To call the righteous But sinners = As the focus of Jesus' mission Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the characters performing them in the passage:

Jesus = Teaching the crowd Pharisees = Questioning Jesus' behavior Levi = Following Jesus Disciples = Sitting with Jesus at the table Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jesus calls Levi

Jesus encounters Levi, a tax collector, and invites him to follow him.

Levi follows Jesus

Levi responds to Jesus' call and joins Jesus' group of disciples.