Jesus – The Understanding Friend TEXT: Heb. 2:17-18 “Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is…
WEEK’S TOPIC: JESUS THE GREATEST FRIEND WEEK’S MV: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John15:13 Jesus – The Greatest Friend TEXT: Romans 5:7 -8 In today’s text, the bible teaches us that it’s hard to die in another person’s place. We are…
ZACCHAEUS RETURNED WHAT HE TOOK WRONGFULLY TEXT: Luke 19:1-10, 8-9. Zacchaeus also told Jesus that he was ready to return whatever he took from people wrongfully in four portions. He showed he was sorry for what he did and was willing to return what he took wrongly. People who truly repent will be ready…
ZACCHAEUS UNCOVERED HIS SIN TEXT: Prov. 28:13, Luke 19:1-10, 8-9 When Jesus got to Zacchaeus’ house, He didn’t force Zacchaeus to confess his sins. Zacchaeus stood up before Jesus and everyone else to uncover his sin willingly, admitting that he had cheated people. He was truthful and did not hide his sins from Jesus. Proverbs…
ZACCHAEUS LEFT THE CROWD TEXT: 2 Cor6:17, Luke 19:1-10, 4-5 Zacchaeus left the crowd because he knew the crowd would hide him and cover his view of Jesus. He didn’t want to remain where anything or anyone would stop him from seeing Jesus. Jesus stopped by and spoke to him because he separated himself….
ZACCHEUS ACTED QUICKLY TEXT: Luke 19:1-10, vs3-4, 2 Cor.6:2b Zacchaeus didn’t waste the opportunity. He didn’t say maybe Jesus will come by again next month or next year; I will see Him when He comes again at that time. He didn’t postpone his day of salvation, rather he acted quickly, running as fast as…
ZACCHEUS HUMBLED HIMSELF TEXT: Luke 19:1-10, vs3-4, James 4:6, 10 Zacchaeus didn’t say because he was rich or because of his title, he would arrange for a meeting and send for Jesus to come to his house for a meeting. He humbled himself and showed respect for Jesus because he knew that neither his…
Zaccheus Did Not Pretend TEXT: Luke 19:1-10, vs3-4 Zacchaeus knew that he won’t be able to see Jesus because of his stature. He was of small stature and he wasn’t going to pretend he was tall. His stature was enough to stop him from seeing Jesus, yet he was not just going to…
WEEK’S TOPIC: TRUE REPENTANCE – LESSONS FROM ZACCHEUS TEXT: Luke 19:1-10 WEEK’S MV: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.2Chron.7:14 ZACCHEUS’ SEEKING…
