November 15, Luke 19: Jesus in Control This chapter has many narratives and scenes as Jesus moves to the cross. In all of them, he is in control of the past, present, and future as he enters Jerusalem for the last week of his “earthly existence” life. I. Prior to entrance; in control of historical timeline A. Zacchaeus. A song we’ve known since childhood. He is not being overly generous in his restitution. It was the expectation. 1. “ Under the Law of Moses, confessing a wrong to a neighbor generally required repaying the principal amount plus an added fifth (Leviticus 6:1–5; Numbers 5:6–7). A fourfold penalty was specifically the requirement for a convicted thief who sold or killed a stolen sheep (Exodus 22:1). By choosing the strictest standard of restitution, Zacchaeus demonstrated deep repentance and accountability.” ( https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/zacchaeus ). 2. Rabbinic law said not to give more than a fifth to the poor, and he gives half. B. The ...
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