Zaccheus in the Tree
Students may read Luke 19:1-10
A man named Zaccheus was a rich publican who lived in Jericho. One day, he heard that Jesus was passing through Jericho. Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus, but he was short and couldn’t see over the crowd. So, he climbed a tree. Jesus saw Zaccheus and said, “Come down; I must abide at your house.” Zaccheus was overjoyed, but the people in the crowd were surprised. Then, Zaccheus declared he would make important changes in his life. Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house.”
Discussion Questions
Why were people surprised when Jesus chose to abide with Zaccheus? Jesus reminded everyone, “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost.” How was Zaccheus lost? He was found when he began to believe.
