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Don't make excuses; make friends. (v. 8-10 (What happened at his…
Don't make excuses; make friends.
ME
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Growing up as a PK, you learn that pastors don't make much money.
In Brazil...no problem. But in the USA, yikes!
STORY: Me not wanting to use free lunch
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How dumb is that?
WE
That doesn't change when we grow up.
We make excuses to avoid getting made fun of.
What can that stop us from?
Speaking out the Truth, helping someone, making a friend.
Surprise the World:
Eating with others. We can make many excuses.
Jesus could have made excuses, but He didn't.
V. 1-4
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SOLUTION: RAN and CLIMBED
Sycamore-fig tree - 40 feet high, short stump
Running is not normal for men in East.
STORY: Running after the bus.
Zacchaeus had obstacles to seek after Jesus
Rich
Chief tax collector.
Name means "righteous one" or "the just"
Short
Seeking for Jesus
APPLICATION
We make excuses to seek Jesus
Zacchaeus had legit reasons; he didn't care
God was already working in his life.
V. 5-7
Jesus had obstacles to seek after Zacchaeus.
People would judge Jesus (and they did)
Jesus was poor and homeless.
Had to pass through Jericho.
Zacchaeus was tough to love.
SOLUTION: STOPPED and INVITED HIMSELF OVER
He said I
must
stay at your house.
He stopped and looked up.
Jesus pursues US! He didn't make excuses; he made a friend.
v. 8-10
Jesus didn't make excuses; He made a friend.
Zacchaeus had everything but no friends to share it with.
What happened at his house?
Laugh about climbing a tree.
Stayed over night (Palestinian custom)
Various meals
He repented (gave more than expected)
He converted (called Jesus Lord)
Young rich ruler in chapter 18!
This is what Jesus did for us!
Purpose: Seek and Save the Lost
Son of Man - God BECAME HUMAN!
We're so LOST! Yet, Jesus didn't make excuses.
This is now OUR purpose!
BIG IDEA! :explode:
Eating is a great way to make a friend.
YOU
Is God seeking after you?
Are you seeking after others?
Have you shared a meal with a stranger?
More time making excuses or making friends?
WE
Communion: We have the same Father.
Simon Carey's quote on page. 46 :pen:
Imagine if our church did this!
Ex. Pastor going to margarita-and-poker night
Ben Meyer quote (p. 53) :pen:
Vision: Missional Life Groups
3 PEOPLE
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