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Summit Life with J.D. Greear

Whatever it Takes… to Possess Jesus

Summit Life with J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear Ministries

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In today’s teaching from the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. leads us through what is likely a familiar story for many—the story of a tax collector named Zacchaeus whose life was forever changed by a glimpse of Jesus. This man who was despised by many was willing to do whatever it took to see the Savior, and as a result, the grace offered by Jesus changed not just his behavior, but his heart. Is your life characterized by generosity and a desire to live honorably before God and others? If not, maybe you simply need to start by taking your first real glimpse of Jesus.

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Today on Summit Life with J.D. Greer.

0:02.3

Every other religion in the world would have said to Zakias.

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Akees, if you want to find God, clean up your life.

0:07.4

Start being honest.

0:08.3

Give away your money.

0:09.1

Go and do those things.

0:10.2

And then you'll find salvation.

0:11.6

But Jesus reversed the order.

0:13.3

Salvation invites itself to dinner at your house.

0:16.8

It knocks at your door.

0:18.2

All you got to do is open the door and receive it. And in response, you change.

0:31.5

Thanks for joining us today for Summit Life with Pastor, author, and apologist, J.D. Greer.

0:36.8

I'm your host, Molly Bitovich. In today's

0:39.5

teaching from the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Jaddy leads us through what is likely a familiar story for many,

0:44.9

the story of a tax collector named Zacchaeus, whose life was forever changed by a glimpse of Jesus.

0:51.0

This man who was despised by many was willing to do whatever it took to see the

0:56.0

Savior. And as a result, Jesus noticed him and offered him grace that changed not just his

1:01.2

behavior, but his heart. Is your life characterized by generosity and a desire to live honorably

1:07.6

before God and others? If it's not, maybe today is your first step towards a life

1:12.4

that honors God with all that we have.

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So let's join Pastor Jady in Luke chapter 19.

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Luke chapter 19, they say,

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