- Two Men with Very Different Reputations
- The rich young ruler would have been respected by the people
- Zacchaeus would have been rejected by the people
- But Jesus cared about both of them (Mark 10:21; Luke 19:5)
- Two Men Who Both Moved Toward Jesus
- The rich young ruler ran to Jesus with a serious question (Mark 10:17; Luke 18:18)
- Zacchaeus also ran because he diligently wanted to see Jesus (Luke 19:3-4)
- Both men showed strong interest, but only one showed surrender
- Two Men Who Responded Differently to the Words of Jesus
- Jesus gave the rich young ruler a command that touched his idol (Luke 18:22)
- The rich young ruler went away sorrowful (Luke 18:23)
- Zacchaeus responded with joyful obedience (uke 19:5-6)
- Our response to Jesus is revealed when His word touches something we do not want to surrender
- Two Men Who Received Very Different Results
- The rich young ruler went away without the treasure he needed most (Mark 10:22)
- Jesus warned how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom (Matt. 19:23-26; Luke 18:24-27)
- Wealth brings unique temptations (1 Tim. 6:9)
- Warnings in Scripture (Luke 12:15; Matt. 6:19-21; 1 Tim. 6:6-10, 17-19; Col. 3:5)
- Zacchaeus received the greatest blessing = “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:9)
- The difference was their treasure
- One valued possessions more than Jesus. One valued Jesus more than possessions.
- One kept his money but lost his soul. One surrendered money and saved his soul.
- In the presence of Jesus, money reveals what rules the heart
- Jesus Came to Bring Salvation to Your Soul
- Believe that Jesus is the Son of God – Acts 16:31
- Repent of your sins and turn toward God – Acts 3:19
- Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10:9
- Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
- God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38
- God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
- God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
- Faithfully follow the will of the Lord – Matthew 7:21-23
What Drove Jesus to His Knees?
Preacher: David Sproule
Topic: Agape Love, Disciple, Example, Humility, Influence, Jesus, John 13, Joy, Love, Sacrifice, Serving, Washing Feet
Date:
September 13, 2026
Passage:
John 13:1-35