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    Lessons are prepared by Ledeta LeMariam

    Sunday School
    Alexandria, Virginia

    For information please contact:


    Yonas Assefa
    Email: [email protected]
    In the name of the
    Father, and the Son, and
    the Holy Spirit, one God.
    Amen.
    Begin with the Lord’s prayer
    Our Lord and Savior, our King and God,
    we thank you for gathering us here to stand
    before you to call on your Holy Name.
    Heavenly Father, teach us to trust You in
    everything we do. Our God open our eyes,
    ears, hearts and minds that we may hear Your
    Word, keep it in our hearts and tell our friends
    about your glory and honor.
    Bless all the children and keep them safe.
    Hear us when we humbly and thankfully pray
    to you.
    Our Father, who art in heaven
    Hallowed be thy name,
    Thy kingdom come,
    Thy will be done
    On earth as it is in heaven
    Give us this day our daily bread
    And forgive us our trespasses
    As we forgive those who trespass against us
    And lead us not into temptation
    But deliver us from the evil one
    For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
    Glory. Forever, Amen.
    O our Lady, as St. Gabriel greeted you, “Hail
    Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” True
    Virgin in conscience as well as body, blessed
    are you among women and blessed is the fruit of
    your womb.
    Holy Mary, the God-bearer, pray that your
    beloved Son, Jesus Christ, may forgive us our
    sins. Amen.
    Say The Jesus Prayer 3 times
    Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
    have mercy on me, a sinner.
    Can anyone tell me
    last week’s
    memory verse???
    Recite Last week’s memory
    verse
    “A cloud received Him out of their
    sight”.
    (Acts 1:9)
    Review
    Who ascended to the heaven?
    What does ascension mean?
    How many days did Jesus spend with the disciples
    after Easter?
    What was Jesus doing when He ascended?
    How many angels appeared to the disciples?
    What did the angels tell the disciples?
    Zacchaous: The Tax Collector

    May 11, 2014


    Memorize today’s Verse
    “Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has
    come to this house.”
    Luke 19:9

    Practice this verse


    again during the
    week.
    Introduction
    • Today we are going to learn
    about Zacchaous and his
    meeting with Our Lord Jesus
    Christ.
    There once was a man named Zacchaeus. He was
    a tax collector who was very short. He was a
    greedy man who loved money very much.
    • He didn’t have very many friends because
    he was so selfish and kept all the money
    for himself.
    • But even though he was a greedy man,
    there was one thing that Zacchaeus
    wanted more than anything.

    • TO SEE Our Lord JESUS!!


    • He heard rumors that Jesus was coming
    into the city in which he lived. Our lord
    was passing through the city of Jericho.
    • So he left his house immediately to go and
    try to see Him.
    • When he went outside, all he could see was crowds
    and crowds of people and could not see Jesus
    anywhere. Remember, Zacchaeus was a short
    man and so it was very hard for him to see over
    everyone’s head.
    • He looked around and saw that there was a
    sycamore tree next to him and decided that
    he would climb it to see the Lord.
    • What is important about him climbing the
    tree?
    So finally, Zacchaeus saw Jesus and the
    crowds approaching him and they stopped
    right under the sycamore tree he was in…
    • Jesus looked up into the tree and said, “Zaccheus!”
    Of course, he was astonished because he did not
    know how Jesus knew his name! Jesus went on
    and said, “Zacchaeus! Come down quickly.
    • For I will have dinner at your house today!”
    How do you think he felt after hearing this?
    How would you feel?
    The people said Our Lord has gone to be a
    guest with a man who is a sinner.
    Zacchaeus was so happy and invited everyone
    to his house for dinner that evening with the
    Lord

    • When everyone was at his house, Zacchaeus


    stood up in front of the crowds and Jesus and
    said to Him, “ Lord I was a wicked and cruel
    man. I loved money before I knew you. I now
    repent… forgive me.
    I will give half my belongings to the poor, and if
    I have cheated anyone, I will pay him back four
    times as much. I’ll do this with joy so long as
    You have accepted me and love me.”
    Jesus was so happy and pleased with him
    and replied, “Today salvation has come to
    this house!”
    Conclusion
    • Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ was
    pleased at Zacchaeus’ new life.
    • He loves to see people turn from sin and
    do what is right.
    • Jesus said, “The Son of man came to seek
    and to save that which was lost.”
    • That day in the city of Jericho, Jesus found
    Zacchaeus.
    Conclusion

    • What steps did Zacchaeus go through until


    Jesus granted him forgiveness?
    – Desire
    – Decision
    – Repentance
    – Confession
    – Forgiveness
    Movie Clip
    Show a short movie clip about the story, if
    available.
    Pop Quiz
    1. Why was Zacchaeus not able to see Jesus?
    – Because he was a short man.
    2. What can of work did Zacchaeus do?
    – He was a tax collector
    3. What did he do in order to see Jesus?
    – He climbed a tree.
    4. What did Jesus say to him when he saw him in the tree?
    – Qucik come down I will have dinner at your house.
    5. How would you feel if Jesus came to your house?
    – Very happy
    6. What did Zaccheus do to correct his past mistakes?
    – He told Jesus he would give half of his wealth to the
    poor and if He has taken anything from anyone by
    stealing he would give back 4 times.
    Next Week
    We will learn about The
    prodigal son.
    May the love of God the Father and the
    grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the
    fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

    All: And with your Spirit.

    Through the prayers of our holy Fathers,


    Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy
    on us and save us. Amen.
    1. Read the Holy Bible daily preferably when
    we get up in the morning. 5 minutes to start.

    2. Partake Holy Communion regularly.

    3. Remember God throughout the day. We


    can repeat short prayer such as “Lord Jesus
    Christ have mercy on me.”
    • “For there is no other name under heaven
    given among men by which we must be
    saved” (Acts 4:12)
    “And you shall know
    the truth, and the
    truth shall make you
    free.” John 8:32
    Any question?

    Close with prayer.

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