Also known as: Levi, Levi son of Alphaeus
His transformation from despised tax collector to apostle and Gospel writer demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace.
A tax collector from Capernaum who left everything to follow Jesus. Matthew wrote the first Gospel, which was especially directed to a Jewish audience, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah and King.
His transformation from despised tax collector to apostle and Gospel writer demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace.
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