Surprised By Grace "Zacchaeus"

Luke 19:1-11

Zacchaeus: Righteous One

Jericho An ancient city in the Jordan Valley, about 10 miles northeast of Jerusalem.

a chief tax collector traitors, working for Roman Empire. As an administrator for the Roman government’s tax office,

Blind Bartimaeus ch18 Curious*** Zacchaeus*** Business Minded

A. Jesus Seeking Zacchaeus: Jesus new His Name

B. Zacchaeus Seeking Jesus: Greatest Honor “Host”

C. Crowed Complained “Friend of Sinners”

Jesus did not listen to the Crowed

I. A True Religion Beguines with a Surprising Call vs. 5

“Amazing Religion” (Romans 5:8)

Curious: Rich Man Climbing a Tree?

Small Man: in Desperation He climbs a sycamore Tree

II. A True Religion Fulfills a Divine Plan vs. 5

I Must Stay at your house: “Host”

An Appointment with God is Found In His Church Sought in His Word.

III. A True Religion Makes an Obvious Response vs. 8

Salvation is by Faith Alone, But a Faith that Saves is never alone.

“Gladly” (chairōn) is literally “rejoicing to denote an attitude of joy accompanying faith and salvation.

19:9 salvation Refers to deliverance from sin and restoration of right relationship with God.

**He publicly wanted the people to know that his time with Jesus had changed his life.**

I am giving to the poor Repentance.

I am paying it back four times: beyond the law of Moses, which generally called for repaying 1.2 times the amount that was stolen or extorted (Lev 6:5; Num 5:6–7; Ex 22:1).

Salvation

Saved From the Power of Sin

Saved From the Penalty of Sin

Saved From the Presence of Sin