
What happens at the table could start a revolution! deur Dion Forster
Jesus has a remarkable way of turning ordinary encounters into revolutionary events. When I have heard the story of Zacchaeus preached, most preachers have focussed on the redemptive aspect of the story. Zacchaeus is called out of the tree, and he is restored by Christ. But, something more revolutionary happens in today’s text (Luke 19:1-10). Jesus doesn’t just neutralize Zacchaeus’ shame, dealing with his sin. He moves beyond it, and turns Zacchaeus into the minister, the redeemed one becomes part of Christ’s plan for redemption! Jesus asks Zacchaeus to host a meal in his home (v.5), and…
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