May 29
Lesson 13
JOYOUS FAITH
DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 44:23–26
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:1–10
LUKE 19:1–10
2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
4 And he ran before and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house.
6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be [a]guest with a man that is a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken [anything] from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, [for so much] as he also is a son of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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KEY VERSE
The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
—Luke 19:10
THE GIFT OF FAITH
Unit 3: Fullness of Faith
LESSONS 9–13
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Tell how Zacchaeus came to be declared “a son of Abraham.”
2. Suggest how to demonstrate the faith of Zacchaeus.
3. Commit to an extravagant act of faith to benefit another.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. The Bullied Get Revenge
B. Lesson Background
I. Two Desires (LUKE 19:1–6)
A. Place and Person (vv. 1, 2)
B. Problem and Solution (vv. 3, 4)
C. Statement and Reaction (vv. 5, 6)
Always a Joyful Response?
II. Three Attitudes (LUKE 19:7–10)
A. Crowd Complains (v. 7)
B. Zacchaeus Promises (v. 8)
Restitution
C. Jesus Blesses (vv. 9, 10)
Conclusion
A. Seeking the Lost
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Abraham Ay-bruh-ham.
Canaan Kay-nun.
Israelites Iz-ray-el-ites.
Jericho Jair-ih-co.
Judah Joo-duh.
Pharisees Fair-ih-seez.
Rahab Ray-hab.
Samaritan Suh-mare-uh-tun.
Zacchaeus Zack-key-us.
Zedekiah Zed-uh-kye-uh.
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What Do You Think?
What reactions can we expect when Jesus “comes to town” today through a newly planted church? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ From unbelievers
■ From Christians
■ From ministers in the area
■ From local government
■ Others
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What Do You Think?
What are some practical ways the church as a body can demonstrate the joy of knowing Christ? Why is it important to do so?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ To its members individually
■ To members of other churches
■ To unbelievers
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
Under what circumstances, if any, should we respond to negative reactions regarding the church’s ministry procedures? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding negativity from fellow Christians
■ Regarding negativity from unbelievers
■ Regarding negativity in the media
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What outward, visible changes in a person’s life indicate genuine repentance?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Changes directed toward God
■ Changes directed toward other people
■ Changes in personal habits
■ Considering Matthew 7:1 in relation to 7:15–20
■ Other
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Visual for Lesson 13. Start a discussion by pointing to a word other than faith and asking, “How does this word relate to faith?”
Krause, Mark S. et al. “Joyous Faith.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2015–2016. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jim Eichenberger. Vol. 63. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2015. 335. Print.
Krause, Mark S. et al. “Joyous Faith.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2015–2016. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jim Eichenberger. Vol. 63. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2015. 334. Print.
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