Based on Alive-O 5: Term 2, Lessons 6 Refer to Teacher’s Book pp Jesus – Telling Parables
Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
Jesus was going through Jericho.
A rich tax collector called Zacchaeus lived in Jericho.
Zacchaeus was curious, like the rest of the waiting crowd. He wanted to see this Jesus.
But Zacchaeus had a problem. As he was a very short man, he could not get a good view because of the other people.
However, Zacchaeus was a clever man. I know! I will run ahead and climb up into a sycamore tree to get a look at this Jesus.
When Jesus arrived, he looked up and said, Zacchaeus, hurry down! I want to stay with you today!
Zacchaeus was shocked, but pleased. You are very welcome to my house, Jesus!
Everyone else began to complain: This man Zacchaeus is a sinner! And Jesus is going home to eat with him.
Later that day Zacchaeus stood up and he said to Jesus, I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much to everyone I have ever cheated.
Then Jesus said to Zacchaeus, Today you and your family have been saved, because you are a true son of Abraham.
Jesus spoke: The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost.