Zacchaeus: A Windowa into the world of Jesus, into His mission and into His heart.

In this powerful message, JP de Visser unpacks the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10) — a tax collector, a social outcast, a man hiding in a tree — and shows how his encounter with Jesus becomes a striking revelation of Jesus’ mission, heart, and the Kingdom of God.

Far from a simple children’s story, Zacchaeus' transformation speaks to deep themes of honour and shame, restoration, and radical relational change. What Jesus does not say at the dinner table is just as revealing as what does happen: no sermon, no sinner’s prayer, no four spiritual laws — yet Jesus proclaims, "Salvation has come to this house."

This sermon explores:

• What the Kingdom of God looks like in real life (Matt 4:17)
• Why Jesus' discipleship model used life itself as the classroom
• How honour, shame, and hospitality play into salvation
• The radical restoration of Zacchaeus’ dignity, identity, and community
• What it means to follow Jesus into relational, social, and spiritual transformation
• The challenge to see people as Jesus sees them — even those we’d least expect

“Zacchaeus' garage was full, but his heart was empty — until Jesus came.”

Be inspired to reflect: Who am I in this story? And who are the Zacchaeuses in my world today?

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