It is the first commemoration of a new Paschal cycle. The account was chosen to open the Lenten season because of two exegetical aspects: Jesus's call to Zacchaeus to come down from the …

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector

Mar 23, 2021 · Zacchaeus is a very important character in the Bible because he is a concrete example of a sinful man who was changed by Jesus Christ’s compassion over sinners.

Apr 27, 2020 · Here are 11 lessons that we can learn from his story (Luke 19:1-10). #1 No One is Beyond Saving. We are told that Zacchaeus was a rich tax collector (Luke 19:2). …

Feb 9, 2025 · Zacchaeus in the Bible was a man whose life-changing encounter with Jesus was recorded by Luke (Luke 19:1–10). Zacchaeus was one of the head tax collectors in the region …

Aug 18, 2025 · We learn in the first verse that Jesus was “passing through” the city of Jericho, about 15 miles northeast of Jerusalem. Even though it sounded like He had no intention in the …

Jun 24, 2025 · Who Was Zacchaeus? Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector in the wealthy city of Jericho during the time of Jesus' ministry. His position made him both financially successful …

Who was Zacchaeus in the Bible? Zacchaeus is best known from a single, vivid narrative in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 19:1-10). His story highlights profound themes of repentance, …

Zacchaeus was a man of short stature but of great importance in the society of Jericho, a city in the region of Judea. He was the chief tax collector and led a group of tax collectors working …

Apr 10, 2019 · Since Zacchaeus was "short in stature," he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed up into a sycamore tree to have a better view of Jesus. When Jesus arrived, he noticed …