Acceptance at the Table | Adam Barton | Mosaic Wadsworth 8/18/2024

18/08/2024 51 min

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Episode Synopsis

In week three of The Table, Pastor Adam delves into the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19 to illustrate the profound human need for acceptance and belonging, emphasizing the role of Christians in fulfilling this need for others. The sermon highlights how Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus, a tax collector despised by his community, demonstrates unconditional love and acceptance. By inviting himself to Zacchaeus' home, Jesus not only acknowledges him but also prompts a transformative change in Zacchaeus, who commits his life to Jesus and to rectifying his wrongs. Adam challenges the congregation to emulate Jesus' example by engaging with those who are different or marginalized, stressing that acceptance often precedes belief and that Christians should lead with love without conditions.

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