From Selfishness to Selflessness

Luke 19:1-10

Excitement was in the air. People of the region had waited to catch a glimpse of this man about whom everyone was talking. But just to get close to him took advance planning and preparation. On this particular day, one very short guy even climbed a tree to see him when he passed by. The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector is a great story, because it’s another story of human transformation.

I. Zacchaeus wanted to get

to Jesus. (vv. 1-3)

A. People who don’t want to

don’t want to get anywhere near Jesus.

B. Zacchaeus not only wanted to

Jesus; he wanted to see

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he was.

II. Zacchaeus

despite obstacles. (vv. 3-6)

A. Obstacles for Zacchaeus:

1. He was

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   and couldn’t see Jesus.

2. There was

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   pressure.

3. He was a greedy

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   man.

III. Zacchaeus allowed Jesus into his

life.

A. Zacchaeus was not

to invite Jesus in.

B. Zacchaeus was given

by Jesus Christ.

IV. Zacchaeus showed

of his transformation. (vv. 7-10)

A. He didn’t stop with generosity; he went on and made

.

B. Restitution helps prove we really want to

past transgressions.