Zaccchaeus The Publican – Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday, July 19, 2026, lesson title “Zaccchaeus The Publican”. Background Scripture: Luke 19:1-10. Printed Passages: Luke 19:1-10. Devotional Reading: Luke 6:31-38.

Keep in Mind: “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” (Luke 19:5, KJV)

Unifying Lesson Principle: An unexpected encounter with someone we’ve never met before can result in a transforming experience. What is it about a new relationship that opens up the possibility of transformation in our lives? When Zacchaeus opens up his home to Jesus as his special guest, he is transformed by the experience and becomes a follower of Jesus who does more than the law required.”

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Compare our “yes” with Zacchaeus’ enthusiastic response to Jesus. 2. Celebrate trial and error as a learning tool for saying yes to Jesus. and 3. Practice enthusiastic and generous responses to Jesus.