After John the Baptist’s arrest, Jesus proclaimed the importance of repentance and belief because the time of fulfillment had arrived. Four fishermen, called by Jesus, left their nets to follow Him. Other people sought out the Lord, going so far as to break through the roof to lower a paralytic into Jesus’ presence. He cured a leper, who let his excitement override Jesus’ instruction not to tell anyone about the miracle. Challenges by religious leaders tested Jesus’ resolve, and He can sympathize with human discouragement and weakness. Levi (Matthew), chosen to become an Apostle, threw a party, where Jesus mingled with tax collectors and sinners. Do we likewise invite the Lord to make Himself at home with us and eagerly introduce people to Him?