Gospel of Matthew - Matthew 9:1-15 - "Answers to the Pharisees"

In chapter 9, Matthew pens snapshot after snapshot of stories of broken people and their troubled lives. They are desperate. They are hurting. They are sick and weary. They have no hope until they hear of this miracle worker whose name is Jesus. No one speaks like He speaks. No one acts as He does. No one can do the things He can do. News gets around. This Jesus of Nazareth is full of compassion and willing to help them. He has been travelling around the Galilee, and He is changing peoples lives. They seek after him, others are brought to him, and Jesus touches and heals them both physically, and spiritually. These people have experienced His kindness (which leads to repentance), and His compassion. They are forgiven and healed, and they depart filled with joy and peace sharing their testimony to everyone.