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this man too is a son of Abraham: Zacchaeus was a son of Abraham by birth because he was a Jew. Now he also showed the same kind of faith that Abraham had (see Romans 4:11–12).
The story of Zacchaeus is a fitting high point to the ministry of Jesus among those treated badly in Israel while he traveled to Jerusalem (9:51–19:44). Many see the final verse of this episode as the main theme of Luke's Gospel (19:10).
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Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
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Homes and Dwellings Jesus Christ Jordan River Luke, Gospel of Sin Tax Collector
Topics
Abraham: How Regarded by his Descendants Hospitality: Zacchaeus to Jesus Housewarming Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River: Zacchaeus Lived At Jesus, the Christ by Zacchaeus Jesus, the Christ: Visits Zacchaeus Publicans: Zacchaeus, Chief Among, Receives Jesus Into his House Salvation: Christ: Brings, with Him Zacchaeus (Zaccheus): Hosts Jesus