Zaccheus
Who was Zacchaeus and what was his job?
Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector, someone who collected taxes and was often disliked for taking extra money.
Who was Nicodemus and what group did he belong to?
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a Jewish leader.
Name one miracle Jesus performed in Luke chapter 7.
Jesus healed the centurion’s servant and raised a widow’s son from the dead.
What was Peter’s job before following Jesus?
Peter was a fisherman.
Why did Zacchaeus climb a tree?
He climbed a tree so he could see Jesus because he was too short to see over the crowd.
When did Nicodemus come to talk to Jesus?
He came at night.
Who showed great faith in Luke 7?
The centurion showed great faith.
What is one thing Peter did while following Jesus?
He was one of Jesus’s disciples and helped spread His teachings.
What did Zacchaeus promise to do after meeting Jesus?
He promised to give half of his money to the poor and pay back four times what he had taken unfairly.
What did Jesus mean when He said Nicodemus must be “born again”?
Jesus meant he needed a spiritual rebirth, not a physical one, by believing in God.
What did the sinful woman do for Jesus?
She washed His feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, and put perfume on them.
What happened when Peter tried to walk on water?
He began to sink when he became afraid and lost faith.
Why were people upset that Jesus went to Zacchaeus’s house?
They were upset because Zacchaeus was a sinner and tax collector, and they didn’t think Jesus should visit him.
Why might Nicodemus have been confused by Jesus’s teaching?
He thought Jesus meant being physically born again instead of spiritually changed.
Why did Jesus forgive the sinful woman?
He forgave her because of her faith and love.
Why did Peter deny Jesus three times?
He was afraid of getting in trouble and was scared for his safety.
What does Zacchaeus’s story teach about repentance and change?
It teaches that anyone can change and be forgiven if they truly repent.
How does Nicodemus’s story show the difference between knowing about God and truly believing?
Nicodemus knew a lot about God, but Jesus taught him he also needed true faith and a changed heart.
What do the different people in Luke 7 teach us about faith and forgiveness?
They teach that anyone who has faith in Jesus can be forgiven.
What does Peter’s life teach us about failure and forgiveness?
It teaches that people can make mistakes but still be forgiven and used by God.