The Story of Zacchaeus
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The Story of Zacchaeus

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What action did Zacchaeus take to see Jesus?

  • He stood on someone's shoulders.
  • He waited for the crowd to disperse.
  • He shouted to attract Jesus' attention.
  • He climbed a sycamore tree. (correct)

    • How did Jesus respond to Zacchaeus' invitation to his house?

  • He promised to visit later.
  • He refused and moved on.
  • He said he needed to consult others first.
  • He accepted and went with joy. (correct)

    • What did Zacchaeus vow to do with half of his possessions?

  • Save for his future.
  • Invest in his business.
  • Buy gifts for Jesus.
  • Give to the poor. (correct)

    • What does Jesus declare about Zacchaeus after his act of repentance?

    <p>Salvation has come to his house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the people when Jesus went to Zacchaeus' house?

    <p>They began to grumble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story illustrate about God's embrace?

    <p>It is open to those who repent honestly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jesus mean by declaring that he came to seek and save what was lost?

    <p>He desires to restore the sinners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Zacchaeus' social status as a tax collector?

    <p>He was marginalized and despised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree?

    <p>To see Jesus passing by</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the people when Jesus chose to stay at Zacchaeus's house?

    <p>They grumbled about Him staying with a sinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Zacchaeus promise to do with half of his possessions?

    <p>Give it to the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Zacchaeus say he would do if he had cheated anyone?

    <p>Repay them four times the amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation did Jesus indicate had occurred in Zacchaeus's life?

    <p>Salvation had come to his house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the theme of Zacchaeus's response to Jesus?

    <p>His response was immediate and enthusiastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'to seek and to save what was lost' signify about Jesus's mission?

    <p>To bring redemption and forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Zacchaeus's role as a tax collector imply about his social status?

    <p>He was viewed as corrupt and a sinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree?

    <p>To see Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jesus' immediate reaction to Zacchaeus' action?

    <p>He invited himself to Zacchaeus' house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Zacchaeus demonstrate his repentance after meeting Jesus?

    <p>He gave half of his possessions to the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jesus mean when He says, 'Today, salvation has come to this house'?

    <p>Zacchaeus has accepted Jesus and repented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Zacchaeus' occupation?

    <p>A chief tax collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might people have reacted negatively when Jesus chose to stay with Zacchaeus?

    <p>Zacchaeus was a tax collector, considered a sinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why could Zacchaeus not see Jesus initially?

    <p>He was too short to see over the crowd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Zacchaeus take in order to see Jesus?

    <p>He climbed a sycamore tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Zacchaeus' character might have made his conversion significant?

    <p>His wealth and status as a tax collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story of Zacchaeus illustrate about the nature of salvation in this context?

    <p>It is available to everyone regardless of past actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the crowd react to Jesus staying at Zacchaeus' house?

    <p>They began to grumble and complain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about God's role in helping others overcome sin in this narrative?

    <p>God helps everyone who desires to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What promise did Zacchaeus make after encountering Jesus?

    <p>To repay anyone he cheated four times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Jesus view Zacchaeus after their interaction?

    <p>As a descendant of Abraham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is highlighted by Zacchaeus' transformation?

    <p>The possibility of redemption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'salvation has come to this house' imply about Zacchaeus?

    <p>He had successfully repented and changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for true conversion, as demonstrated by Zacchaeus?

    <p>Total conversion or change of heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiated Zacchaeus' change of heart?

    <p>Jesus calling him down from the tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mindset must we adopt before receiving God's forgiveness?

    <p>Feeling of being lost and empty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Zacchaeus offer to do after meeting Jesus?

    <p>Repay four times anything wrongfully taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story of Zacchaeus convey about conversion?

    <p>It must be a personal decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does God play in the process of conversion?

    <p>He sends Jesus and calls us back to Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for Jesus to coexist in our hearts?

    <p>An open heart devoid of sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate action did Zacchaeus take upon Jesus' invitation?

    <p>Came down quickly with joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Story of Zacchaeus

    • Zacchaeus was a tax collector and wealthy man
    • He wanted to see Jesus but was too short to see him in the crowd.
    • He climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus pass by and Jesus came down from the tree and asked to stay at his house.
    • People were upset about Jesus staying at the house of a sinner
    • Zacchaeus repented and promised to give half his possessions to the poor and repay anything he overcharged four times over.
    • Jesus said to Zacchaeus that salvation has come to his house because he, too, is a descendant of Abraham and that the Son of Man had come to seek and save what was lost.

    Lessons From Zacchaeus’ Conversion

    • Everyone has the desire to change their life and be good.
    • To change, you must be willing to make an effort.
    • We must humble ourselves before God and know that we are sinners to receive forgiveness.
    • Conversion is a personal decision to change from a sinful way of life.
    • Conversion involves a change of heart and “no going back” to sin.

    God’s Role in Conversion

    • God is the one who initiates the call to conversion.
    • God saves us by sending His Son, Jesus, and makes us His children.
    • God calls us back to His friendship when we sin through the sacraments.
    • Conversion is a gift from God but requires our response.
    • To accept Jesus in our hearts, we must give up sin.
    • Jesus and sin cannot coexist.

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