Mercy, once again, is revealed as a fundamental aspect of Jesus’ mission. This is truly challenging to his hearers, who would draw the line at a formal respect for the law. Jesus, on the other hand, goes beyond the law; the company he keeps with those the law considers sinners makes us realize the depth of his mercy.
Rehema, kwa mara nyingine tena, inafunuliwa kama sehemu muhimu ya utume wa Yesu. Hii ni changamoto ya kweli kwa wale wanaohusiana naye, wale wanaofuata sheria kwa mazoea tu. Yesu, kumbe, anakwenda mbali zaidi ya sheria; kushirikiana kwake na wale ambao sheria iliwahukumu kuwa wadhambi kunatufanya tuelewe ni mpaka wapi rehema yake inafika.