Luke 19:1–10

Sunday School Lesson: Zacchaeus, Generosity, and Following Jesus – Luke 19

Introduction: Why Generosity and Following Jesus Matter for Teens Teen life is full of choices about what matters most—friends, social status, money, and even your personal time. Luke 19 teaches us that following Jesus changes the way we live, including how we treat others and share what we have. Learning generosity and putting God first now sets up lifelong habits of faith and character. Bible Reading 1: Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus the Tax Collector) “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through when a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, tried to see Him. He was short in stature, so he climbed a sycamore tree. Jesus looked up and said, ‘Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.’ … Read more

Sunday School Lesson: Zacchaeus – A Changed Heart Luke 19:1–10

Introduction: Why This Matters Have you ever felt like you were too far gone or too messed up to be noticed by Jesus? Zacchaeus was a guy with a bad reputation—greedy, selfish, and disliked by everyone. But one moment with Jesus changed everything. This story teaches us that no one is too far from God’s grace and that true encounters with Jesus transform hearts and lives. 1. Bible Reading: Luke 19:1–4 “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and … Read more