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Jan 4, 2022 · Jericho played a minor role in the ministry of Jesus. The Lord healed two blind men near the city of Jericho (Matthew 20:29–34). He also encountered Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, while passing through Jericho (Luke 19:1–10). When Jesus dined in the home of Zacchaeus, He was probably visiting one of the finest houses in Jericho. The ...
Mar 30, 2021 · Luke relates three incidents in succession: first, Jesus nears Jericho and heals a blind man begging by the roadside (18:35–43); second, Jesus enters Jericho and encounters Zacchaeus, a tax collector (Luke 19.1–10; and third, Jesus recounts a parable (19:11–27). The three incidents coalesce to offer us a sharp insight into the challenges ...
XIX. (1) And passed through Jericho. —Better, and was passing through. The narrative that follows is peculiar to this Gospel. Benson Commentary. Luke 19:1-2. Jesus entered and passed through Jericho — Namely, after performing the miracle recorded at the close of the preceding chapter. He was now on his way from the other side Jordan to ...
Mar 6, 2017 · The Bible describes Jericho as the “City of Palm Trees.” Since Jericho catered to the rich and powerful during the time of Jesus, homeless outcasts often lined the roads in and out of town because it was a good place to encounter the well-to-do traders and political elites. The Gospel of Luke tells us: As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind ...
Jesus was passing through Jericho. There was a chief tax collector there named Zacchaeus, who was rich. Zacchaeus was a little man, and wanted to see Jesus, so he climbed a sycamore tree. Jesus ...
Jan 21, 2019 · One of Jesus' most well-known stories is the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37), about the man travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho along the Jericho road. Most of us can probably recite it in our sleep. The Jericho road, connecting Jerusalem and Jericho, is about 17 miles long and notoriously dangerous road.
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Jun 25, 2012 · Jesus wanted to spend time with Zacchaeus, and Zacchaeus was more than happy to become Jesus’ friend. Look with me at Luke 19:1-10. Teacher Note: Any children who have sung the Sunday School song, “Zacchaeus,” will be able to tell you Zacchaeus’ distinguishing characteristic—his short stature. Zacchaeus was a wee little man/And a wee ...
