Jesus Calls Matthew for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
As Jesus passed forth, he saw a man named Matthew "sitting at the receipt of custom," the place where taxes were paid, and said unto him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed him. As Jesus sat at meat in the house, many publicans and sinners sat down with him, and the Pharisees asked his disciples, "Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?" Jesus said, "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick... for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Read it: Matthew 9:9–13
Memory verseMatthew 9:13
Big ideasJesus calls everyone · Follow Jesus · Turn from sin
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Jesus Calls Matthew in the Bible?
You can read it in Matthew 9:9–13.
What is the story of Jesus Calls Matthew about?
As Jesus passed forth, he saw a man named Matthew "sitting at the receipt of custom," the place where taxes were paid, and said unto him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed him. As Jesus sat at meat in the house, many publicans and sinners sat down with him, and the Pharisees asked his disciples, "Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?" Jesus said, "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick... for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
What can kids learn from Jesus Calls Matthew?
Big ideas to teach: Jesus calls everyone, Follow Jesus, Turn from sin.