Primary Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Big Idea: We go with Jesus looking for people who are spiritually lost.
Focus: This genuine account seems to point to the truth Jesus had just made in Luke 18:24-27. It appears that Zacchaeus was pursuing Jesus, but that Jesus was pursuing Zacchaeus as well. Here was a wealthy man, who was also an outcast in his community, climbing trees to get a glimpse at Jesus and hear Him speak. Jesus welcomed Himself into Zacchaeus’ home and his life.
Prompting Questions: What was the average Jewish person’s view on tax collectors in Jesus’ time? Take time and imagine how Zacchaeus might have felt being invited to host Jesus the Rabbi in his home. How does this account inform ways we might share the gospel with others?
Cross References: Luke 7:34; 18:18-27; John 3:17; Ezekiel 34:16
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