Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Luke 19 1-10

In Luke 19 we have a great story that has so many different lessons for us to learn.
vs 1- When Jesus was on the earth He would travel different places. For those who had heard about the things Jesus was doing this became there opportunity for change.
vs 2- Zaccheus was a man who had traded his identity for money and it had paid off but he was poor spiritually.
vs 3- Zaccheus was faced with challenges. First he didn't know who Jesus was(greatest challenge). Secondly He had a large crowd to contend with. Thirdly he was small in stature.
vs 4- Zaccheus did something about his challenges. He put himself in a position to see the Lord.
vs 5- Jesus took notice
vs 6- Zaccheus responded
vs 7- People got angry
vs 8- Zaccheus repented
vs 9- Jesus brings salvation to Zaccheus
vs 10- Jesus states His purpose for coming to earth "to seek and to save that which was lost".

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