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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson unpacks Jesus’ controversial dinner with tax collectors and sinners in Matthew 9. We explore why Jesus intentionally sits with the people religious leaders avoided—and what this reveals about the true gospel versus America’s culture‑war Christianity. This episode challenges believers to rethink holiness, hospitality, and the mission of the church.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus chooses Matthew’s table as a ministry platform
• The meaning of “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”
• How religious elitism distorts the gospel
• Why Jesus’ table was wide open
• How American Christianity often gets this wrong

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus eat with sinners?
• What does mercy look like in a polarized culture?
• How does Jesus’ table challenge the idea of a “Christian nation”?
• What does it mean to be spiritually sick?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus doesn’t avoid sinners—He sits with them.
• Mercy is the heartbeat of God.
• Holiness is measured by love, not avoidance.
• The gospel is not about cultural conformity—it’s about spiritual healing.

Practical Application

Share a table with someone outside your Christian circle. Let your presence be a picture of Jesus’ compassion.

Call to Action

Invite someone to coffee this week—someone who doesn’t believe, doesn’t belong, or doesn’t fit the mold.

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