Zacchaeus Sunday takes place 5 weeks before lent. The Sunday is filled with Gospel readings about Zacchaeus the tax collector. Can you recall the story of Zacchaeus??
Zacchaeus was a tax collector who was short in stature. The story goes that he climbed up in the tree to see if he could see Jesus as he passed. That day Christ would bring salvation to the home of this sinful man. After that his life would be changed simply because he was "searching to see who Jesus was" Look for the story in Luke chapter 19.
Zacchaeus recognized that he was wrong and gave half of his wealth to the poor. He also made well for those that he had falsely accused. Zacchaeus offers an example of how man should turn from sin and make atonement. Just as Jesus brought salvation to the wee little mans house believers are also assured that Christ will take care of us.
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