16 Luke 5:27-33 (Calling of Levi & dinner with sinners)

I. Background
II. Narrative
1. Tax collectors (5.27)
2. Levi (5.27)
3. Reclining at the table (5.29)
4. Meals were for friendship, not business (5.29)
5. Their Scribes (5.30)
III. What now?
1. Practice a purposeful association (5.29).
John 17.16-18
2. Do not share in their behavior.
3. Avoid close friendships.
4. Recognize their spiritual status. (5.31-32)
Jeremiah 17.9 / Psalm 52.2-3 / Romans 3.23 / Romans 6.23
5. The end goal is repentance. (5.32)
6. Expect criticism. (5.30)