Jesus and Zacchaeus - A Moral Story

Jesus and Zacchaeus - A Moral Story

Zacchaeus was a rich man and a tax collector. He was dishonest and often kept some of the money he collected. One day, when Jesus was traveling through Jericho, Zacchaeus wanted to see Him but couldn’t due to his short stature. So, he climbed a tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus.

Introduction

Zacchaeus, a rich and dishonest tax collector, wanted to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho. However, because he was short and there were too many tall people around, Zacchaeus climbed a tree to get a better view of Jesus.

Transformation

To Zacchaeus' surprise, Jesus looked up and called him down from the tree. Jesus told Zacchaeus that He would come to his house for food, much to the dismay of the crowd who knew of Zacchaeus' dishonesty. But Jesus did not mind Zacchaeus’ past actions.

The Divine Blessing

The people grumbled because they did not think Jesus should associate with a sinner like Zacchaeus. However, Jesus’ mission was clear: He came to save sinners. Jesus knew that Zacchaeus was open to change and redemption, and He extended His grace to him.

Pearls of Wisdom

Try to answer the question before reading the answer below:

1. What did Jesus say?

Jesus told the people that He had come to save people who were sinners. He had come to find people who were sinners and who would let Him save them. Thus, He had to go to Zacchaeus' house.

🌟 The moral of the story is: Jesus came to save all sinners, and no one is beyond redemption. Through faith and repentance, anyone can find salvation. 🌟

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