Luke 19 · Grade 2

Come Down, Zacchaeus!

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Read the Story

Zacchaeus was a rich tax collector. He was short. He wanted to see Jesus, but the crowd was in the way. So he climbed a tree!

Jesus stopped under the tree. He said, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down. I will stay at your house today. Zacchaeus hurried down. He was full of joy.

Zacchaeus said he would give half of his things to the poor. He would pay back anyone he cheated. Jesus said He came to look for and save the lost. Later, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt (a young animal). People praised God!

Memory Verse

When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”

Luke 19:5 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

Why did Zacchaeus climb a tree?
Where did Jesus say He would stay?
Full of joyA coltAt Zacchaeus's house
How did Zacchaeus feel?
At Zacchaeus's houseHalf of his thingsFull of joy
What would Zacchaeus give to the poor?
At Zacchaeus's houseHalf of his thingsFull of joy
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
A coltFull of joyHalf of his things

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

ZACCHAEUS
PRAISE
TREE
COME
KING
SEEK
SAVE
JOY

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does Jesus show He cares about you?
What did Zacchaeus do after he met Jesus?
What did the crowds shout when Jesus came?