SERIES: The Great Adventure: One Way Love
TITLE: Hugging a Cactus
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
I. MEET ZACCHAEUS
“This is one of the most jaw-dropping instances of one-way love in the entire Bible.” Tullian Tchividjian
What do we know about Zacchaeus?
- He was a (tax-collector).
- He was in the employ of (Rome).
- His wealth came from selling out his (family and friends) to Rome.
- To the Jewish Mishnah, Z was not even a (person).
II. ZACCHAEUS MEET JESUS
Jesus singled him out. How?
- Jesus called him (by name).
- Jesus paid him the highest compliment by wanting to go (to his home).
- Jesus wanted to talk (privately).
Z’s joyful charity was not the preface to God’s grace- it was (the result). Obedience is really a weak word when it comes to Z’s extravagance. This is what some might call (extravagant and graceful) giving.
A grateful heart is a (generous) heart, and a generous heart is a (liberated) heart.
A couple thoughts (from Gospel by J.D. Greear0
1) The law produces (Pharisees); the gospel produces (Christians).
2) We are not transformed by a (command) of Jesus, but by an (experience) with Him.
NEXT WEEK: TGA: One Way Love
Title: Ruining a Dinner Party
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
