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In Luke 19, Jesus reveals Himself as Savior, King, and Judge. Zacchaeus, a wealthy and sinful tax collector, encounters Jesus in Jericho. To everyone’s surprise, Jesus calls him by name, stays at his house, and declares that salvation has come when Zacchaeus repents and makes restitution (vv. 1–10). Jesus then tells the parable of the ten minas, teaching that His kingdom will not appear immediately and emphasizing the call to faithful stewardship while we await His return (vv. 11–27).
As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He fulfills prophecy by riding on a colt. The crowds praise Him as King, though the Pharisees protest. Jesus declares that even the stones would cry out if His disciples were silent (vv. 28–40). Yet as He nears the city, Jesus weeps, grieving its blindness to the peace He offers and foretelling its coming judgment (vv. 41–44). Finally, Jesus cleanses the temple, driving out those who turned God’s house of prayer into a marketplace, as the leaders begin plotting His death while the people continue to cling to His teaching (vv. 45–48).
🌀 Reflection:
Luke 19 reminds us that Jesus seeks us in our sin and calls us to repentance, just as He did with Zacchaeus. He also calls us to faithfulness while we wait for His return, to welcome Him as King, and to worship Him with sincerity. I invite us to open our hearts to Christ’s presence, rejoice in His salvation, and prepare for His coming again.
💬 Mission Challenge:
Like Jesus with Zacchaeus, reach out this week to someone others might overlook or avoid. Share a meal, a conversation, or an act of kindness that points them to the Savior who came to seek and save the lost.
Just Keith Harris 
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