Salvation Comes to an Oppressor

SERMON: Luke 19:1-27

Introduction:

Theme: How does God deal with those who are oppressor? Does being on the side of the poor and oppressed mean that God is opposed to the oppressor?

I. A case study: Zacchaeus
A. His situation:
1. An oppressor

2. Hated

3. Yearning

  B. Jesus’ costly love to him
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  C. The response of Zacchaeus: faith
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II. What are we to do while we await Jesus? A parable
A. Historical background
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  B.  The question: will you publicly identify with
        the absent One, Jesus Christ?
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  C.  Then, act on behalf of your absent King		
  D.  The danger: