Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

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Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

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Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

(Luke 19 : 8 - 10)

Devotional: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

24 & 25 November 2018

Read the Scriptures: Luke 19 : 1-10 Background: In the time of Jesus, there were tax collectors who would collect taxes from the people. They worked for the Roman government because the Romans ruled over the Israelites. The Israelites hated them because they were dishonest. The tax collectors collected more tax than the Roman government required so they could keep the extra for themselves.

Observations: 1.

Who was passing through Jericho? (v. 1)

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What was the name of the wealthy man? What was his job? (v. 2)

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What was the reason that he could not see Jesus from among the crowd? What did he do? (v. 3, 4)

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What did Jesus say to him while he was still on the tree? (v. 5, 6)

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How did the crowd react when they heard what Jesus said? (v. 7)

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What did Zacchaeus say to Jesus then? (v.8)

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What did Jesus say about Zacchaeus after that? (v.9, 10)

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Interpretations: 1. Why did Jesus choose to reach out to a “sinner” like Zacchaeus? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. How did Zacchaeus respond when Jesus said he wanted to stay at his house? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How did Zacchaeus’ life change when he turned from his old ways? ____________________________________________________________________________________

Applications: From the story of Zacchaeus, we can observe that Jesus loves every single person, including sinners. He loves them no matter what they have done or what others think of them. You and I are sinners too. Do you know that Jesus loves you no matter what you have done, or how other people think of you? He wants to save you from sin. He will forgive you of all your sins as long as you are willing to turn away from the old ways, just like Zacchaeus.

1. What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you from this passage of Scripture? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What are some of the “old ways” or things that are not right that you need to turn away from? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How can you respond to God after knowing that He loves you and wants to save you from sin? ____________________________________________________________________________________

Response / Prayer Dear God, _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________