Corrie Gustafson - August 28, 2016
Looking Up to a Tax Collector
The man we know as Zacchaeus is a strange kind of outsider. He is despised by his neighbors for being a tax collector, but probably envied by those same neighbors for his wealth. He is a known sinner, and yet Jesus chooses to be a guest at Zacchaeus’ house. What lessons about faith might we learn from such a man?
Scripture References: Luke 19:1-10
From Series: "Invited: Stories of Welcome in the Gospel of Luke"
Sermons this summer will focus on portraits of Jesus found in Luke’s gospel. Our recent studies in the life of David pointed forward to Israel’s true sovereign and now we turn to accounts of Jesus whom David called, ”my Lord”. We quickly discover that the ‘son of David’ is much greater than any of the ancients had anticipated. Israel’s king is in fact the savior of the world, the Lord of all. Luke is an apt herald of this message. As the only Gentile among the gospel writers Luke is especially attuned to Jesus’ welcome of those who were outside, unworthy and rejected. The “beloved physician” wrote his account of Jesus’ life as the first of two volumes, knowing he would also recount the story of witnesses who told the world of its savior. After a summer in Luke we will begin the journey of Acts in September.
More From "Invited: Stories of Welcome in the Gospel of Luke"
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Proclaim Good News to the PoorSteve Zeisler - July 10, 2016Luke 1:1-4, Luke 4:17-22 |
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Home from the TombsCorrie Gustafson - July 17, 2016Luke 8:26-39 |
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Life from the FringeCorrie Gustafson - July 24, 2016Luke 8:40-56 |
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Marvelous FaithDan Westman - July 31, 2016Luke 7:1-10 |
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Extravagant LoveDan Westman - August 7, 2016Luke 7:36-50 |
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?Steve Zeisler - August 14, 2016Luke 10:25-37 |
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There Was a Man Who Had Two SonsSteve Zeisler - August 21, 2016Luke 15:11-32 |
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Looking Up to a Tax CollectorCorrie Gustafson - August 28, 2016Luke 19:1-10 |
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The Savior We NeedDan Westman - September 4, 2016Luke 23:32-43 |
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