The Short Man In The Tall Tree

Luke 19:1-10

Theme: Entering Jerusalem

Key verse: v.2

48 verses; 1047 words

Grade: 5.2

Outline:

I. The Conversion of Zacchaeus. Verses 1-10

II. The Parable of the Pounds. Verses 11-27

III. The Approach to Jerusalem. Verses 28-44

IV. The Cleansing of the Temple. Verses 45-48

Here are four EVENTS that show what happened when a short man climbed a tall tree:

I. The Direction of the Saviour. v.1

1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

II. The Description of the Sinner. vs.2-4

2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

III. The Demonstration of the Saving. vs.5-8

The Saviour’s call. v.5

5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

The sinner’s connection. v.6

6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

The spectator’s criticism. v.7

7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

The saint’s clearing. v.8

8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

IV. The Declaration of the Saviour. vs.9-10

To the Jew first. v.9

9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

And also to the Greek. v.10

10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Conclusion: