";s:4:"text";s:25006:"Maybe you remember the story. And that includes you and me. What does Jesus do by saying that he must stay at Zacchaeus’ house today? And finally, he was a completely changed man after spending some time with Jesus. A man named Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus pass by, but Zacchaeus was not very tall. When Jesus says to any sinner “follow Me,” and that sinner decides to follow Him, God forgives their sin and gives them a new life. He like some of the things that Jesus said, but he wasn’t ready to give up everything to be part of the kingdom. People in Israel didn’t like this at all. For example, when you buy a book at the bookstore, a certain amount of tax is added to the price of the book. Here’s what Jesus said next to His disciples: “How hard it is for rich people to enter God’s kingdom! And John 10:3, which tells us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are His dearly loved sheep, says: ...The sheep listen to His voice. This action is interesting. 300. And Jesus, the Good Shepherd, called out to him anyway. He ran ahead and climbed a tree so he could see Jesus in the midst of the crowd. He tried standing on his tip toes, but that didn’t work. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich. Look with me at Luke 19:1-10. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. Jesus says salvation has come before Zacchaeus has a chance to act on his words. We can assume that through Jesus’ demonstration of unexpected love to the town tax collector, not only was Zacchaeus’ life changed, but the whole community was changed. But God was also working in Zacchaeus’ heart to enable him to see with SPIRITUAL eyes. Knowing that Jesus would pass by a certain sycamore tree, Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed the tree, figuring he could see Jesus passing below. I must stay at your house today.” So Zacchaeus came down at once and welcomed Him gladly. But Jesus didn’t care about either of these things. May be reproduced for personal, nonprofit, and non-commercial uses only. We may not be tax collectors, we may not be thieves or murderers, but we are all sinners. He has just passed through Jericho, not accepting the hospitality of the more reputable residents of town. But unlike the rich young ruler, who wanted eternal life but wasn’t willing to change his life, the rich man in today’s story is a beautiful example of what Jesus told his disciples. God knew everything about you before you were even born, because He is the one who made you! Probably not. Salvation. But God had more planned for Zacchaeus than just a glimpse of Jesus. collector. They said, “Jesus has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’ ”. He had much opportunity to abuse the system that funded the occupying Roman army. You … Monday, March 27, 2017–Jesus and Zacchaeus “See we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished” (Luke 18:31) Do you know what he did? When the tax collector became part of the kingdom of God, he was changed from the inside out. Learn about important Bible stories with these 40 themed puzzles to take you through the Bible, from Adam and Eve, all the way through to Jesus. He could not see over the crowd. He had a bird’s-eye view of all the action. Could he really have fulfilled this pledge. Q. Zacchaeus the Tax Collector. Yes! But we are told in Luke 19:7 how the CROWD felt about Jesus going to the home of a tax collector: They began to whisper among themselves. So how does Jesus know? But he was a short man. Main Point: Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. We’re not told why he was so curious about Jesus, but Zacchaeus the tax collector was very eager to see what Jesus was doing. Everyone wanted to see Him heal the sick. Jesus knows Zacchaeus’ name because everyone is taunting and making fun of him. Is it hard for a camel to go through the eye of a needle? And Jesus wants everyone to believe in Him so they can be new creations, too! Zacchaeus was very surprised and delighted. But something surprising happened next. The government then collects the tax money that you pay on the book. Finally, Zacchaeus had an idea. Devotions for Luke 18:31-19:10–Jesus and Zacchaeus March 27-April 2, 2017 . Zacchaeus. We are told Zacchaeus gladly came down at once and welcomed the Son of God, and we are given a glimpse into how the crowd around him felt as they watched him climb down the tree: “they began to whisper among … I probably don’t believe in that god either! 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. (Luke 19:1-10) Zacchaeus was a Jew, as may be inferred from his name and from the fact that the Saviour speaks of him expressly as "a son of Abraham. The fact that his sinner’s heart repented completely is going to be our focus today. Tax collectors like Zacchaeus were especially looked down upon by the Pharisees and rule makers. Most grown ups pay taxes on the money they earn at work, on the things they buy, on their homes, on their cars. He wanted Zacchaeus to know Jesus personally. Already knew it. This Zacchaeus was behaving very differently than the rich young ruler we talked about at the beginning of the lesson! Jesus simply shows love. Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and excitedly led Jesus to his house. “When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name! When we listen to stories about Jesus and learn about what He said and did, we are like Zacchaeus watching from a distance. The religious leaders of Judea at this time required actions before forgiveness could be bestowed. - Luke 19:1-4. Free Play Choices: Puzzles, blocks, coloring (Talk about the upcoming story while children play. Jesus knows Zacchaeus’ name because everyone is taunting and making … He tried pushing his way to the front of the crowd, but that didn’t work. And was Zacchaeus ever shocked when Jesus stopped, looked up at him, called his name and told him that He must be a guest at his house that day. 400. How did Jesus know his name? But I don’t think He did, because He didn’t have to. Romans 3:23 says, Everyone has sinned. He said, “Look, Lord! Zacchaeus was a wee little man/And a wee little man was he/He climbed up in that sycamore tree/For the Lord he wanted to see. Finally, little Zacchaeus the tax collector, could see what Jesus was up to. Before he met Jesus, Zacchaeus was kind of like a caterpillar. Jesus answered, “Things that are impossible with people are possible with God.” (Luke 18:26-27), Today we are going to read a story about another rich man who met up with Jesus. Teacher Note: Any children who have sung the Sunday School song, “Zacchaeus,” will be able to tell you Zacchaeus’ distinguishing characteristic—his short stature. After Jesus reached out to him, Zacchaeus changed his ways and went above and beyond to make things right. You’d probably laugh at and taunt this enemy. But Zacchaeus stood up. They would never choose the town tax collector. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Jesus knows your name. That’s what Passover, the Last Supper and communion are all about. And Zacchaeus was no exception. By going to Zacchaeus’ house, Jesus neither endorses his oppression of the citizens of Jericho, nor does he endorse their loathing of Zacchaeus. Then Jesus said, "Zacchaeus hurry down. How is that? Because Jesus is God, He knew all there was to know about the man in the tree—his name, his job, even the number of hairs on his head! But Jesus did more than just look at him. Nothing about the butterfly even resembles the creepy, crawly, greedy, munching caterpillar it used to be. So how does Jesus know? "The term which designates his office -"the chief … 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. But Jesus saw a side of Zacchaeus that the rest of the people refused to see. The two men had never met before, yet Jesus knew everything about Zacchaeus. BibleLessons4Kidz.com All rights reserved worldwide. Zacchaeus could probably see the top of Jesus’ head. Now Zacchaeus could see Jesus really well. Caterpillars are very hungry. His determination did not go unrewarded. Jesus was not focusing his love on just one man. Zacchaeus was a dishonest man whose curiosity led him to Jesus Christ and salvation. So many people followed Jesus wherever He went at this point in His ministry. So, in this story Jesus is going from town to town to teach his people. 400. Luke 19:10 “Good morning” Question: Have you ever been lost?How did it feel? He called Zacchaeus by name! Maybe he even asked if he could climb up on someone’s shoulders! He called Zacchaeus by name! The old is gone! Zacchaeus, though, was completely changed by his encounter with Jesus. Nervous. Now that he is on his way out, he decides to bless the house of the tax collector with the opportunity to provide hospitality to himself and his disciples on their way to Passover in Jerusalem. It is a totally new creation. Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus was. Jesus reached the spot where Zacchaeus was. If you were from Jericho and you discovered the town tax collector who has been robbing you blind via over-collection for your whole life up in a tree, what would you do? What do you suppose they did with the extra money they collected? But when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, it is changed completely, from the inside out. Now HE was the center of attention! Here and now I give half of what I own to those who are poor. But when we truly understand that Jesus is the Son of God who died so that our sins can be forgiven and we can have eternal life, then we are seeing with our spiritual eyes! But how is that possible? Jesus and Zacchaeus. They are part of the kingdom of God! His salvation did not come because he returned a large part of his wealth, but because he received the grace and mercy of Jesus. And how does he know his name? They are meals that focus on reconciliation and freedom with and through Jesus. He perceived how Zacchaeus was extremely interested in seeing Him. Jesus stopped right under the tree where the little tax collector was perched did something really surprising. Jesus came to the spot where Zacchaeus was, looked through the crowd, up into the tree, and called him by name. That’s a very undignified place to be. In fact, he wasn’t just going to pay back what he stole from people, he was going to pay back FOUR TIMES what he stole! This is amazing. No written source tells us. Then he would be able to follow Jesus and be part of the kingdom of God. A descendant of Abraham, he was an example of Jesus's personal, earthly mission to bring salvation to the lost. How do you think Zacchaeus felt when Jesus said He wanted to stay at the little tax collector’s house? You put me together inside my mother’s body. The old is gone! Have you ever wondered how Jesus knew Zacchaeus’ name? What’s missing in this puzzle? When we believe that, repent, and follow Him—just like Zacchaeus did—Jesus will change our lives and make us new and beautiful! Teacher Note: Jesus was passing through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, where the events of Holy Week would soon unfold. Then he saw Jesus walking right by the tree. Jesus wanted to be a guest in his home. He was a chief tax collector and was very rich. So for these reasons tax collectors were not very popular people in their communities. But the kids are probably less likely to know other facts about Zacchaeus. The rich young ruler became very sad and walked away from Jesus. Not only did Jesus call Zacchaeus by name, but He invited Himself to his house, telling Zacchaeus “I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). They said, “Jesus has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’ “. - 2 Corinthians 5:17. So Zacchaeus climbed a tree to catch a peek of Jesus. vs 5. Zacchaeus (sometimes spelled or Zaccheus; Ancient Greek: Ζακχαῖος, Zakkhaîos; Hebrew: זכי, "pure", "innocent") was a chief tax-collector at Jericho, known primarily for his faith in climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus, and also his generosity in giving half of all he possessed. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. What is salvation? A plastic butterfly (or picture). Many, many Jews from Galilee were passing through Jericho that day on their way to observe Passover in Jerusalem. Many of the tax collectors were also very dishonest, and collected more money than they were supposed to. So people began to whisper and complain, even though every single person in Jericho that day was a sinner just like Zacchaeus. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. Small in stature, Zacchaeus had to climb a tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus passing by. Or did Jesus know Zacchaeus and his name by divine insight, just as he had “known” Natharuel sitting under the fig tree (1:47-48)? Luke 19:1-10. That’s a very undignified place to be. But there was something else that made people hate the tax collectors. Did the people like or dislike Zacchaeus… Zacchaeus truly became a new man that day. Head Full of Rocks, a Heart Made of Stone. This is not presented here as some kind of miracle. Ironically, his name means "pure one" or "innocent" in Hebrew. They just eat, eat, eat all the time. Jesus affirms Zacchaeus’ acceptance in the eyes of God regardless of what the community thinks. Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. Ask: Who did we learn about who left everything to follow Jesus? Wow. He could not see Jesus because of the crowd. Hold up the plastic caterpillar or picture of a caterpillar. All rights reserved worldwide. Because of his encounter with the Son of God that day, the wee little tax collector became a new creation. He wanted to see Jesus, who was coming that way. Application: Zacchaeus was curious about Jesus and wanted to see with his PHYSICAL eyes what all the commotion was about. Excited. Jesus wanted to spend time with Zacchaeus, and Zacchaeus was more than happy to become Jesus’ friend. Today is my day to be a guest in your home." ‘Zacchaeus!’ he said” (Luke 19:5 TLB). At dinner Zacchaeus pledges to give 50% of his assets to the poor and to pay back 4 times what he has stolen from anyone. The Son of Man came to look for the lost and save them.”. “Then who can be saved?” they asked. He knows you when you are under the fig tree, and he knows you when you are in the fig tree. Special thanks to John R. Cross, The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, GoodSeed International. Why would Jesus want to spend the day with him of all people? Ask: Did Jesus know that Zacchaeus was a sinner? Much to his astonishment, the Lord called Zacchaeus by name, telling him to come down from the tree. He looked up and said, “Zacchae- us, come down at once. Whose house did Jesus saying he would be going to? Did Jesus already know Zacchaeus' name or did he have to ask him? There must have been something amazing about Jesus to make the tax collector scramble down from the branches as fast as he could! That is what happened to Zacchaeus when he decided to repent and follow Jesus. 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