Dinner With Jesus - Dining With the Despised

Luke 5:27-32 tells a story of how Jesus accepted an invitation to “a great banquet” at the home of Levi (Matthew) - a hated tax collector. There was a large crowd of tax collectors with them. The religious leaders complained, why are you with those sinners?!? Here Jesus reveals the importance of mealtime as a form of relationship-building. Who are those people we can bring into our lives to share love and hope with?