Lesson 175: Luke 19:10
Luke 19:10
The Blueprint — The Verse
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
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The Context — The History
Jesus enters Jericho on the way to Passover in Jerusalem. Tax collectors like Zacchaeus were despised collaborators with Rome, yet Jesus stops to bring salvation to a household.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus. After Jesus invites himself to dinner, Zacchaeus repents and restores what he stole; Jesus declares salvation has come to his house.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Luke 19:9
Jesus said to him, “Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.
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Luke 19:11
As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that God’s Kingdom would be revealed immediately.
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Discussion
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Who do you consider 'lost' or beyond reach?
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How does Jesus' mission redefine your purpose?
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What would it look like for Jesus to seek you today?
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