Luke Lesson 76 (2021)

SAVING ZECHAEOUS THE LOST

Luke 19:1-10

Key Verse: 19:9-10

Open it:

1. How has gossip affected you in the past? Why do you think people pay attention to gossip and rumors?

Explore it:

1. Read verses 1-4. Where did the events of this story take place? (1) How did Luke describe Zacchaeus? (2) What problem did Zacchaeus have, and how did he solve this problem? (3,4)

2. Read verses 5-6. What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus? (5) How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ request? What do Zacchaeus’ actions reveal about his character?

3. Read verse 7. Why did the crowds dislike Jesus’ staying at Zacchaeus? (7) How does a person’s reputation affect our opinion of them?

4. Read verse 8. What changes did Zacchaeus make in his life in response to Jesus’ interest in him? (8) What does Zacchaeus’ action reveal his heart? (Ps. 51:4)

5. Read verses 9-10. What did Jesus declare about Zacchaeus? How is Jesus’ statement “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” significant?

Apply it:

1. What responsibility do we have to help people with bad reputations?