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The Desire of Ages
DA 552.1–553.3 • Luke 19:9-10; Luke 19:8

“Zacchaeus”

Seeking the Lost, Genuine Repentance, and Restitution

In the wealthy city of Jericho, the chief publican Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree hoping to catch a glimpse of the Saviour. Christ stopped, called him by name, and brought immediate salvation to his house, demonstrating that the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.

pp. 552–553 · 7 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Luke 19:9-10
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And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Luke 19:8
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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 any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 552.1–553.3)

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“What had prepared Zacchaeus’ heart before Jesus arrived in Jericho?”

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