THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Zacchaeus

God's Big Story

The Village Church

Kids & Family

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🗓️ 16 March 2026

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Anna and Matt tell the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who climbed a tree just to see Jesus. Through this story from Luke 19, we'll learn that Jesus came to save sinners and that Jesus has the power to change our hearts. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌳 Jesus sees us. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus even when he was hiding in a tree. ❤️ Jesus loves sinners. Zacchaeus had done wrong things, but Jesus still wanted to spend time with him. 🔄 Jesus changes hearts. After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus wanted to make things right. ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 19:1–10 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 🏡 Try This at Home: This week, think of one way you can be generous, like: Helping someone who needs groceries Giving money to help people in need Sharing your time to help someone else Generosity is one way we show that Jesus is changing our hearts. 🎶 Song Featured: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow ⁠Welcome to Hope Springs⁠ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

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0:00.0	You're listening to God's big story, a podcast for kids. Every week we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about
0:22.7	what it means with a friend or two. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm here with my co-host Matt.
0:27.4	Howdy, friends? Today, we're going to talk about how Jesus came to save sinners by reading a story
0:34.3	together from the Bible. That's right, Anna. We've been learning about the life of Jesus.
0:40.1	We learned about miracles that Jesus did.
0:43.3	Like when he fed 5,000 people with just a little food.
0:47.2	He healed a man and calmed a storm.
0:51.5	And last episode, we started learning about how Jesus loved sinners.
0:56.7	Yes, he gave a sinful woman at a well, a heart that loved and trusted him and talked
1:03.3	to children that came to see him.
1:05.6	And in this episode, we are going to read about another person who came to see and hear Jesus, just like the children.
1:14.8	His name was Zacchaeus, and he was a tax collector.
1:19.5	He!
1:20.2	A tax collector? Who in the world would want to collect tax?
1:24.6	Those things are sharp, and they hurt when they poke your thumb. No, no, Matt, not a tax collector. A tax. Those things are sharp and they hurt when they poke your thumb. No, no, Matt, not a tax
1:30.3	collector. A tax collector. A tax is when someone collects your money. He collects money? I am so
1:39.6	confused. You know what might help us? Uh, the monopoly guy?
1:44.6	He always seems to have money and a fancy mustache.
1:48.6	No, Matt.
1:50.3	We know someone real who works with real money.
1:54.0	He's a banker.
1:55.6	Let's say banker together.
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