Episode 7: Matthew – The Scribe of Grace

Introduction to Matthew's StoryMatthew—also known as Levi—was a tax collector, a role viewed with disdain in first-century Israel. Tax collectors were often seen as traitors to their people, working for the occupying Roman Empire and profiting at the expense of their fellow Jews.But Jesus saw beyond that. With a simple but profound invitation—"Follow me"—Jesus called Matthew into a completely new life. Matthew’s immediate response was to leave everything behind and follow Him.His transformation from tax collector to apostle, and eventually Gospel writer, reveals the redemptive power of grace and the deep purpose God can bring out of even the most unlikely lives.