A Descendant of Abraham
The people in the crowd know Zacchaeus as a sinner.
On the contrary, Jesus calls Zacchaeus by name, and declares him “a descendant of Abraham.” Thus, Jesus sees Zacchaeus a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham.
In Genesis 22:18, God promised to Abraham, “in your descendants all the nations of the earth will find blessing.” Here, by entering the life and staying at the house of Zacchaeus, Jesus restores God’s promise in this man, known to others only as a sinner. Zacchaeus’ household now know God’s mercy, and Zacchaeus brings God’s blessing to the poor.
Image source: Jacopo Palma, Christ Calling Zacchaeus, wikimedia.org
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