SERMON | Did he go by Zacc?

Luke 19:1-10

Jesus and Zacchaeus

19  Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2 A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. 5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. 7 All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” 8 Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” 9 Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”

What:

(1) Check in with yourself. How are you doing?
If you're up for it, ask someone how they're doing or share with your home group.
(2) What nicknames can you think of for Zacchaeus?

So What:

(3) Zacchaeus is seen for his role in the community and for his net worth. How do you think you are seen by others?
(4) What would Jesus comment on in your home if he came to eat dinner with you?

Now What:
(5) What potential do you think Jesus sees in you that no one else sees?
(6) Who in your life sees something in you that you don't quite see yet?
(7) What might you try in response to what Jesus sees in you?

Prayer
Jesus, you interrupt us. You interrupt our identity and the stories we tell to reveal who we can be through you. Help nudge us to live into the callings you have given each one of us. Help us support each other as we try new things. Amen.

"Jesus sees him for his potential. Not for what he has done, but for who he will become."