For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10. “The chief among the publicans,” Zacchaeus, was a Jew, and detested by his countrymen. His rank and wealth were the reward of
He Failed the Test
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and
What Lack I?
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luke 18:18. The young man who asked Jesus what he should do that he might have eternal life was answered: “Keep the commandments.”
It has to be Personal
If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. Matthew 9:21. It was a poor woman who spoke these words—a woman who for twelve years had suffered from a disease that made her life a burden. She had
God Abhors Caste
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:12,
I Am Not Worthy
Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Matthew 8:10. The centurion did not question the Saviour’s power…. He had not seen the Saviour, but the reports he heard had inspired him
Doubt to Faith
Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. John 4:48. Like a flash of light, the Saviour’s words to the nobleman laid bare his heart. He saw that his motives in seeking Jesus