Why is it significant that Christ associated with sinners?

Pastor Fortner points out that just as Samson's unorthodox choices reflected God's sovereign plan to use Him against the Philistines, Jesus' relationships with sinners, including publicans and harlots, reveal His compassion and grace. This is captured in the genealogies of Christ, which include individuals with questionable reputations, showing that Christ identifies with the sinner and came to save those who are lost. This inclusion challenges self-righteous attitudes and emphasizes that salvation is by grace alone, available to all who recognize their need for it.