Our text today is one of the most unusual conversions in the Bible.
This man converted in our message has an unusual story to tell…
“Well, I was way out on a tree limb when Jesus came walking by.”
*The title of our message is "The Conversion of Zacchaeus!"
We'll notice...
I This Character name Zacchaeus.
1) His name meant, "Pure, clean.” He had missed the mark!
2) His occupation, “Tax collector!.” They had poor a reputation.
3) His wealth, "Rich (Very likely thief) “Skimmed the money!”
II Let’s notice the CURIOSITY of Zacchaeus.
Three things here about Zacchaeus…
1) His Desire. v3a
2) His Deterrent. v3b
3) His Determination. v4
III Let’s notice the CALL to Zacchaeus.
*3 things in v5 about the Lord’s call.
1) A Personal call.
2) An Urgent call.
3) A Divine call.
IV Let’s notice the CONVERSION of Zacchaeus.
*3 things about Zacchaeus’ coming to the Savior.
1. He responded to Jesus QUICKLY. v6a (Some will, some won’t)
2. He received Jesus JOYFULLY. v6b “Joy unspeakable!”
3. He was changed CONVINCINGLY. (v8) A genuine conversion!
His salvation was verified by Jesus himself. Read v9.
(A term meaning, “Saved by grace!”)
Zacchaeus was never the same! He was “born again!”
Bible, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation...”
