Lesson 3

Zacchaeus

Points to remember:

Qualities of Zachaeus:

 The desire to see Jesus after hearing about him.

 He welcomed Jesus our Lord with the glad and joyous heart to his house.
 He humbled himself ,repented and decided to change .
 He promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and if he cheated anyone for them he
shall pay back four times the amount.
Jesus Our Lord:
 He knows, sees and searches for us .
 He forgives all our shortcomings. No matter how big it is. He provides us with salvation...a
great gift.
 He is omnipresent.He is with us.

Bible passage:

Luke 19:1-10

Memory verse:

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost".

Answer the following:

Q1.What were the shortcomings of Zacheaus?

A)Zacchaeus was a tax collector and was wealthy.It was believed that he became rich by using his
position to tax people as he wanted.The poor suffered therefore.He made wealth in an unhealthy
way.

Q2.Why was it difficult for Zachaeus to meet Jesus?

A)It was difficult for Zachaeus to meet Jesus because he was a short man and he could not see
over the crowd.

Q3.Which tree did Zachaeus climb to see Jesus?

A)Sycamore fig tree.

Q4)Which place did Lord Jesus enter and meet Zachaeus?

A)Jericho.

Who said to whom:

1.“Zachaeus ,come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.”

Who said this to whom?

A)Jesus said to Zachaeus.

2.”He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”Who said these words?

A)The people muttered about Jesus when agreeing to go at Zachaeus home.

3.”Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a son of Abraham.For the Son
of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Who said to whom?

A)Lord Jesus to Zachaeus.

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