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

From Kids Bible Stories by Jessica White

March 25, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode explores why Jesus chose to eat with sinners, focusing on the story of Levi the tax collector.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica White

Topics covered

Jesus
sinners
Pharisees
Gospel of Mark
tax collector
faith

Keywords

Jesus
sinners
Levi
Pharisees
Gospel of Mark
Bible stories
faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Mark, Romans