#409: Why Did Jesus Eat With Sinners? - Mark part 8

Kids Bible Stories

Jessica White

Kids & Family, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Stories For Kids

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🗓️ 25 March 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Mark 2:13–17 & Romans 3:10 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a man named Levi, a tax collector whose life changed the moment Jesus said two simple words: “Follow me.” But what happened next surprised the Pharisees. Instead of avoiding sinners, Jesus sat down and shared a meal with them. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked a question that still matters today: Why would a holy teacher eat with sinners? We unpack what Jesus means when he said “ “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Help Keep Kids Bible Stories Free for Families Kids Bible Stories has shared over 400 Bible stories with children around the world, helping kids grow in their understanding of God’s Word. This podcast is created by a small family team, and it’s made possible by listeners who choose to support the mission. When you join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, you help keep the main podcast free for thousands of families while also receiving extra resources for your own kids. You can learn more and try it here: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories Listener Survey Your feedback helps shape the future of Kids Bible Stories. If you are a Family Library member (free or paid), please take our short survey. It only takes about 2 minutes, and your input directly influences upcoming changes. The survey link can be found here and on Patreon.

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0:00.0	Hello again and welcome back to Kids Bible Stories. Today's story is called, Why did Jesus
0:08.4	eat with sinners? This is part eight in our Gospel of Mark series and comes from Mark
0:15.1	2, verses 13 through 17. Today's episode has a really interesting question in it.
0:23.6	A question some very serious religious leaders asked about Jesus.
0:29.6	They looked at what Jesus was doing and they couldn't understand it all.
0:35.6	But before we begin today's story, I want to take just a moment for some quick housekeeping.
0:42.5	Your input really helps shape what happens here on the podcast.
0:47.0	Some of the changes that will be coming in the future are directly influenced by what listeners like you share with me.
0:53.7	So if you are a paying or free member of
0:56.3	the Family Library on Patreon, there is an important survey waiting for you. It only takes
1:02.8	about two minutes and I would truly appreciate your honest feedback. You'll find the survey
1:08.1	link in the show notes, sent to your email, and post it on the
1:11.3	Family Library and Patreon so you can easily access it.
1:15.0	Thank you so much for helping me shape the future of kids' Bible stories.
1:19.2	All right, let's jump right in to today's story.
1:26.2	Last time, in our Mark series, we heard the incredible story of the paralyzed man whose friends lowered
1:34.0	him through a roof to reach Jesus.
1:37.7	Do you remember what happened?
1:42.2	Before Jesus healed the man's body, he said something even more surprising.
1:48.0	He said,
1:50.0	Son, your sins are forgiven.
1:53.0	And when the teachers of the law heard that, they were shocked.
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