The Freeing Power of Christ's Forgiveness PDF Print E-mail
Written by Perry Lund   
Saturday, 14 January 2012 15:36

Here is a presentation of strained glass windows with the Biblical stories associated with them. There are many rich stories in the Lutheran traditions to be found. This is but one of those about Zacchaeus. The story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 is a remarkable story which gives us great insight into the merciful nature and personality of God. As a result, this story gives great comfort to Christians, but it gives great torment to Pharisees and all who are self righteous or who think that they are gaining some favor with God by their righteous acts.

 

Read the story at the Lutheran blog "God With Us" by LCMS pastor Paul Wolff from Emmaneul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan.

 

The stained glass window depicts the story of Zacchaeus from Luke. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.