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Matthew is included in all four canonical lists of the twelve apostles (Matt 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, Acts 1:13). He is also traditionally identified with Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus calls and dines with in Mark 2:13-17 and Luke 5:27-32 .
Feb 17, 2021 · Updated Feb 17, 2021. Claims to fame: Matthew works as a tax collector before meeting Jesus. He becomes an active follower/disciple of Jesus. Matthew invites over his “sinner” friends to meet Jesus. He agrees to serve as one of the 12 apostles. Matthew travels extensively with Jesus and the apostles. He is an eyewitness of Jesus Christ’s ascension.
Matthew the Apostle. Jesus called Matthew out of one of the most reviled professions: tax collector. Matthew responded in faith to become a trusted apostle and beloved author. There’s so much we would like to know about Matthew and all 12 apostles, but the Bible gives us few details beyond the stories of the most famous ones, Peter and John ...
