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What did Zacchaeus express a desire to do when he heard about the blind man receiving his sight?
What did Zacchaeus express a desire to do when he heard about the blind man receiving his sight?
What was the reaction of the blind man after receiving his sight?
What was the reaction of the blind man after receiving his sight?
How did Zacchaeus respond to the news about the miracle performed by Jesus?
How did Zacchaeus respond to the news about the miracle performed by Jesus?
What was the significance of Jesus being called 'Son of David'?
What was the significance of Jesus being called 'Son of David'?
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What does Zacchaeus's initial reaction imply about his character?
What does Zacchaeus's initial reaction imply about his character?
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Why did the young man, Aaron, come to Zacchaeus?
Why did the young man, Aaron, come to Zacchaeus?
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What was Zacchaeus's attitude towards miracles as expressed in the dialogue?
What was Zacchaeus's attitude towards miracles as expressed in the dialogue?
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What was Marcus Crispus's role in the deserted palace in Jericho?
What was Marcus Crispus's role in the deserted palace in Jericho?
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What did Zacchaeus complain about concerning the road toll collectors?
What did Zacchaeus complain about concerning the road toll collectors?
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What was the response of the man who rushed out of Zacchaeus's office?
What was the response of the man who rushed out of Zacchaeus's office?
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Who supplied the soldiers to Marcus Crispus in Jericho?
Who supplied the soldiers to Marcus Crispus in Jericho?
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What type of collection did the clerks in the palace manage?
What type of collection did the clerks in the palace manage?
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What did the angry voices inside Zacchaeus's office indicate?
What did the angry voices inside Zacchaeus's office indicate?
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What did Zacchaeus say about the road tax imposed on one family?
What did Zacchaeus say about the road tax imposed on one family?
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What location did the money collected in Jericho ultimately go to?
What location did the money collected in Jericho ultimately go to?
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Study Notes
Zacchaeus's Character
- Zacchaeus is a chief publican working in a Roman palace in Jericho. He supervises a staff of clerks and tax collectors.
- He is described as a wealthy man owning large fields of green and dealing in fruit stalls.
- Zacchaeus is a man of action and prefers to walk and perform physical tasks while thinking. He displays a strong sense of justice and advocates for the powerless.
- Zacchaeus's methods of managing his tax collection have been described as questionable, with reports of his staff engaging in extortion and cruelty towards those unable to pay.
- Despite his wealth and power, Zacchaeus appears to have a good heart, displaying empathy for the poor and victims of injustice.
The Miracle of the Blind Man
- A young man named Aaron reports to Zacchaeus about a miraculous healing, a blind man receiving sight back from Jesus of Nazareth.
- The blind man was sitting by the road, begging for alms, and called out to Jesus, specifically addressing him as "Son of David."
- Jesus responded by turning to the blind man and asking what he could do for him.
- The blind man requested sight and Jesus replied, "Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee."
- The blind man immediately regained his sight, leaped to his feet, and joined Jesus and his disciples.
Jesus's Arrival
- Jesus, alongside his followers and the healed blind man, is expected to enter Jericho within the hour.
- Zacchaeus expresses a strong interest in observing Jesus and his actions.
- He is intrigued by the possibility of a man performing miracles and wonders if Jesus is a trickster or something greater.
- Zacchaeus and his assistant, Joseph, decide to wait in a shady spot by the road to witness Jesus passing.
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Explore the character of Zacchaeus, a wealthy publican, and his complicated role in society. Delve into the account of a miraculous healing of a blind man by Jesus of Nazareth, as reported by Zacchaeus. Reflect on themes of justice, empathy, and the dynamics between power and compassion.
