Zacchaeus Receives Jesus Joyfully

Zacchaeus beams with open-mouthed joy beneath leafy branches, dressed in a blue robe and wrapped head covering. The portrait captures the moment after Jesus calls him down from the sycamore tree, transforming a despised tax collector into a grateful host. In Luke 19:5-6, Jesus looks up and says that He must stay at Zacchaeus’s house, and Zacchaeus hurries down to receive Him joyfully. The lifted gaze, laughter, and surrounding foliage emphasize the surprise of grace: Christ seeks the lost, calls them by name, and brings salvation into the home. This artwork serves well for teaching on repentance, hospitality, children’s Bible lessons, Sunday school, and sermons about the personal call of Jesus. by Jeff Preston