Wee Little Sinners:

Context:

• Jesus entered Jericho, a wealthy border city and customs station.
• A chief tax collector by the name of Zacchaeus was there.
• Zacchaeus climbed into a sycamore tree for a better view.

Luke 19:5 “...And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today...”

What did Jesus know about Zacchaeus?

• He knew his name, though He likely had never met him.
• He knew his sin, though He likely had never known him.
• He knew his potential.
• He knew everything about Zacchaeus.

What does Jesus know about you?

• He knows your name.
• He knows your sin.
• He knows your potential.
• He knows everything about you.

Luke 19:6,8 “...So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully...And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold...”

How did Zacchaeus respond to the invitation of Jesus?

• He received Jesus into his life.
• He confessed to being a sinner.
• He promised to make restitution for his sin.

How should we respond to the invitation of Jesus?

• We should welcome Him into our life.
• We should confess our sin.
• We should make restitution for our sin.

Luke 19:9,10 “...And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost...”

What was the result of the response of Zacchaeus?

• Salvation came to his house.
• It was more than just Zacchaeus who was affected.

What is the result of our response to Jesus?

• Salvation comes to our house.
• It is not just about us. It’s about so much more.

Why did Jesus come?

• To seek and to save the lost.