The Greatest Success Ch: 20

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What does Zacchaeus suggest is necessary for the words of the commandments to have an effect?

They should be copied onto parchment.

They must be read aloud in a crowd.

They need to be understood intellectually.

They must be acted upon. (correct)

What does the phrase 'Act, or ye will be acted upon' imply?

People should passively wait for change.

Action is necessary to influence one's life. (correct)

Understanding commands is enough for improvement.

Words alone can create change.

What concern does Zacchaeus express about the people reading the commandments?

They are too focused on copying the words down.

They may not understand the meaning behind the words. (correct)

They might change their behavior immediately.

They will forget the commandments quickly.

Why does the master feel the commandments might not be well understood by the people?

They have lost their spirit and ambition. Signup and view all the answers

How does the master view laws and rules in relation to the people?

They must be made to fit the people they serve. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ongoing presence of the same faces imply to the speaker?

There is a genuine interest in the commandments. Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor does Zacchaeus use to describe laws and rules?

They are like clothes that should fit well. Signup and view all the answers

What does the scene suggest about the crowd's engagement with the commandments?

They are merely participating out of tradition. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the crowd when they realized that the soldiers were going to whitewash the wall?

They surged forward shouting in protest. Signup and view all the answers

What was Zacchaeus's main argument against Pilate regarding the inscriptions on the wall?

They were merely rules for a better life. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pilate feel towards Zacchaeus when he confronted him about the wall?

He displayed anger and threatened execution. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pilate accuse Zacchaeus of regarding the people he was addressing?

Leading them to potential revolt. Signup and view all the answers

What did Zacchaeus do when the young man was attacked by the soldiers?

He rushed to help the boy despite the danger. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the soldiers take after Pilate commanded them regarding the wall?

They climbed the wall to whitewash it. Signup and view all the answers

What visual change occurred to the wall by nightfall?

It was painted over with whitewash. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Commandments of Success

Zacchaeus, a publican, had written "The Commandments of Success" on a wall outside the city gate.
The commandments were written in red letters and separated with white spaces on the wall.
Zacchaeus's intention was to encourage people to act on the commandments, rather than just read them.
The commandments were popular with the citizens, who read, memorized, and discussed them daily.
The Roman procurator, Pilate, visited the wall and ordered the commandments to be whitewashed.
Pilate believed that Zacchaeus was inciting rebellion by encouraging the populace and considered him a dangerous man.
Pilate accused Zacchaeus of treason and attempted to silence him.
When the soldiers tried to whitewash the wall, a young man intervened, leading to his death at the hands of the soldiers.
Zacchaeus, deeply affected by the events, cradled the youth in his arms and wept.
The wall was ultimately whitewashed, and Pilate returned to Jerusalem.

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Explore the story behind 'The Commandments of Success' written by Zacchaeus and the impact it had on the citizens. This quiz delves into the events that surrounded the commandments, including Pilate's intervention and the tragic outcome of a young man's bravery. Test your knowledge of this compelling narrative.