Zacchaeus for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
Zacchaeus was a rich, short man, the chief of the tax collectors, and people called him a sinner. He climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, and Jesus called him by name and came to his house. Zacchaeus gave half of his goods to the poor and said that if he had taken anything from anyone by false accusation, he would pay it back four times over.
Read it: Luke 19:1–10
Memory verseLuke 19:10
Big ideasJesus changes hearts · Making things right
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Zacchaeus in the Bible?
You can read it in Luke 19:1–10.
What is the story of Zacchaeus about?
Zacchaeus was a rich, short man, the chief of the tax collectors, and people called him a sinner. He climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, and Jesus called him by name and came to his house. Zacchaeus gave half of his goods to the poor and said that if he had taken anything from anyone by false accusation, he would pay it back four times over.
What can kids learn from Zacchaeus?
Big ideas to teach: Jesus changes hearts, Making things right.