Scripture reference
Luke 19:1–10
Use this reference as you prepare and read the account with your class.
New Testament · Luke 19:1–10
Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, climbed a sycamore tree because he could not see Jesus over the crowd. Jesus called him down and went to his home. Zacchaeus then spoke about giving to the poor and repaying anyone he had cheated. This printable focuses on Luke 19:1–10. Read the surrounding passage with children to place the scene in the wider account.
Lesson resource collection
Color the story, one scene at a time.
Choose individual pages for your group, or print a coordinated story sheet when one is available.
Talk together
A thoughtful question
What changed between Zacchaeus climbing the tree and welcoming Jesus?