Someone like me 2. Zacchaeus

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Someone like me 2. Zacchaeus Encounters with Jesus Someone like me 2. Zacchaeus

Encounters with Jesus Series on the kind of people who get close to God Is there someone like me?

The journey to Jerusalem Luke Ascension to heaven Heaven breaks in Transfiguration The words of Jesus The works of Jesus 19:28 The journey to Jerusalem 10:38 13:22 17:11

What does a genuine response look like? (17:11-19:27) 9 angles (not everyone does it right): 10 lepers healed, 1 comes back Persistent widow Pharisee & the tax collector Jesus and the children Rich young ruler Christ foretells His death Blind beggar given sight Zacchaeus Parable of 10 minas

Jesus core ministry To lead to God those whom others have given up on To call those who need to ‘repent’ (change direction) because they are on the wrong road. His mission is to reclaim prodigals (Ch. 15) and justify the humble (18:9-14)

What is God looking for? A change of heart resulting in a change of attitude, values and behaviour The people complained Zacchaeus was a ‘sinner’ But he was not beyond God’s touch The change of heart expressed itself outwardly

God and your money Money has a way of telling us we need it Faith puts money in its rightful place Giving God his share is an act of faith that tells God and us that we are relying on God for salvation to come to our house, and to give us what we need Zacchaeus an example of what happens to people’s hearts when salvation comes to the house Zacchaeus was saved from himself

God’s rescue Salvation is not bought Salvation is not just for certain types When you invite Jesus into your life and He comes in He has a way of lighting it up so that perspectives and priorities are changed Watch that space…!