MenuThe story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, titled Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.
The Urantia Book
A man named Zaccheus was a rich publican who lived in Jericho. One day, he heard that Jesus was passing through Jericho. Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus, but he was short and couldn’t see over the crowd. So, he climbed a tree. Jesus saw Zaccheus and said, “Come down; I must abide at your house.” Zaccheus was overjoyed, but the people in the crowd were surprised. Then, Zaccheus declared he would make important changes in his life. Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house.”
Why were people surprised when Jesus chose to abide with Zaccheus? Jesus reminded everyone, “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost.” How was Zaccheus lost? He was found when he began to believe.
O Wise Lord! O Thou Most Beneficent of beings!
In Thy grace and through Thy will may we be powerful!
Mayest Thou lay hold on us, to help with salvation! (Zoroastrianism)
[Saith the Lord:]
"Come to me as your sole refuge.
Be not grieved. I will release you from all sins." (Hinduism)
