Sermon Recap: Luke 19:1-10

Pursuing the Path of Jesus

Luke 19:1-10

This Sunday, we explored Luke 19:1–10 where the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus reveals the heart of God’s mission and the radical nature of His grace. In the midst of a bustling crowd in Jericho, we see that while Zacchaeus was seeking to see Jesus, Jesus was actually the one seeking him. This story reminds us that no one is too far gone, too lost, or too broken for the reach of Christ’s mercy.

Because Jesus pursued Zacchaeus—inviting Himself into the home of a hated tax collector—we see that salvation is not a reward for the righteous, but a gift for the repentant. Zacchaeus’s response was not one of begrudging duty, but of "joyful surrender." His life was instantly reoriented; the grip of greed was broken by the grip of grace, leading him to offer restitution and generosity far beyond what was required. As we reflect on this passage, let us be encouraged that the Son of Man still comes to seek and to save the lost, transforming our hearts to pursue the spiritually lose so that they may find the same mercy and grace we have received in Him.

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Reflection Questions:

1. Zacchaeus climbed a tree just to get a glimpse of Jesus, but he discovered Jesus was already looking for him. How does it change your perspective to know that God is actively seeking a relationship with you through His Word, rather than you having to "climb" to reach Him?

2. The crowd grumbled because Jesus associated with a "sinner." Are there people in your life—coworkers, neighbors, or family members—whom you have internally labeled as "too far gone" or "unlikely" to follow Jesus? How can you adopt Jesus’ posture toward them instead?

3. Jesus initiated a meal at Zacchaeus's house to show him grace. Who is someone outside your usual circle that you could invite into your life or to your table this week?

4. Jesus stated His mission is "to seek and to save the lost." In what ways is your daily life aligned with this mission? Are you positioned in your workplace or community in a way that allows you to seek out those who are spiritually lost?

Resources:

• Article: “Help! Reading the Bible Feels More Like a Chore Than a Delight” (Uche Anizor)

• Article: “When You Don’t Get Anything Out of Devotions” (Ben Hicks)

• Article: “5 Habits for Better Prayer in 2026” (Blake Glosson)

• Article: “How to Start a Conversation About Jesus” (Gloria Furman)

Songs from Sunday:

• Great Things

• Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

• See How He Loves Us

• It Was Finished Upon That Cross