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Examining the Evidence Luke 19:1-10 If it were a crime to be a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?

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Page 1: Examining the Evidence Luke 19:1-10 Examining the Evidence Luke 19:1-10 If it were a crime to be a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict

Examining the EvidenceLuke 19:1-10Examining the EvidenceLuke 19:1-10

If it were a crime to be a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?

Page 2: Examining the Evidence Luke 19:1-10 Examining the Evidence Luke 19:1-10 If it were a crime to be a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict

The Setting Luke 19:1 The Setting Luke 19:1

Background of Jericho

Jesus’ trip through Jericho

Background of Jericho

Jesus’ trip through Jericho

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The Sinner Luke 19:2-7 The Sinner Luke 19:2-7

His Occupation – Chief Tax Collector Luke 19:2

Why is this important? Great sinners Luke 19:7b Traitors to the Jewish cause Zacchaeus- very rich Chief Tax Collector

His Occupation – Chief Tax Collector Luke 19:2

Why is this important? Great sinners Luke 19:7b Traitors to the Jewish cause Zacchaeus- very rich Chief Tax Collector

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The Sinner Luke 19:2-7 The Sinner Luke 19:2-7

His Aspiration – To see Jesus

Luke 19:3,4

Why did He want to see Jesus?

A “divine appointment” to keep Luke 19:10

His Aspiration – To see Jesus

Luke 19:3,4

Why did He want to see Jesus?

A “divine appointment” to keep Luke 19:10

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The Sinner Luke 19:2-7 The Sinner Luke 19:2-7

His Appointment – To have Jesus in his home Luke 19:5-7

Jesus called him by nameLuke 19:5a

Jesus went to his house as a guest Luke 19:5b

His Appointment – To have Jesus in his home Luke 19:5-7

Jesus called him by nameLuke 19:5a

Jesus went to his house as a guest Luke 19:5b

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The Saint- Luke 19:8-10The Saint- Luke 19:8-10

Something happened to Zacchaeus

His changed life bears evidence of a drastic change of heart

Something happened to Zacchaeus

His changed life bears evidence of a drastic change of heart

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The Saint Luke 19:8-10The Saint Luke 19:8-10

Zacchaeus demonstrated a changed heart by doing something drastic

Gave 1/2 of his wealth to the poor Made restitution- 400%

Zacchaeus demonstrated a changed heart by doing something drastic

Gave 1/2 of his wealth to the poor Made restitution- 400%