Episode 285 - Luke 19:1-10 - The Untouchables?

This special, low-energy episode opens with the hosts joking about having no coffee and sharing a childhood Bible song before turning to Luke 19. The episode focuses on the story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore fig tree to see Jesus. When Jesus calls Zacchaeus by name and decides to stay at his house, Zacchaeus immediately shows repentance: he promises to give half his possessions to the poor and to repay anyone he cheated four times over. Jesus declares that salvation has come to his home and reminds listeners that the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. The hosts discuss historical context about tax collectors, Zacchaeus’ eagerness to see Jesus, and how genuine faith produces outward actions. They emphasize that no one is an "untouchable" to Jesus and reflect on the power of personal transformation and mercy. The episode closes with prayer and encouragement, inviting listeners to accept that salvation is available to everyone and to let faith be shown through changed behavior. GOD > GAME - A 365-day devotional by Lisa Goble for athletes to draw closer to God through their game in just 5 minutes/day!   Click here to order on Amazon  THE GREEN CIRCLE book by Jim Goble - A simple, effective approach to quickly manage life's uncontrollables at work, at home, at school, in sports and just about every other area of your life! Click here to order on Amazon LIKING OUR PODCAST?   WE'D SO APPRECIATE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST STATION or at www.ThoseCrazyBibleStudyGuys.com  HELP US GET OUR CRAZY ON!  WE THANK YOU! Venmo us at @ThoseCrazyBibleStudyGuy FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!    X - https://x.com/CrazyBibleGuys Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/those.crazy.bible.study.guys Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/those_crazy_bible_study_guys/