1. In what ways did publicans primarily harm the people?

They collected more than required (Luke 3:12-13)
They were associated with “sinners” (Matthew 9:10-11, 11:19; Mark 2:15-16; Luke 5:30, 7:34, 15:1-2)

2. What signs demonstrate Zacchaeus's sincere repentance and conversion when he welcomed the Lord into his home?

The people murmured against the Lord Jesus because he had entered the house of a sinner
He gave half of his goods to the poor
He paid back fourfold over to those he had wronged
The Lord Jesus testified that salvation came to his house that day

3. What was Zacchaeus's position?

Chief publican
He was a rich man

4. What signs reveal that he had a burning desire to meet Christ?

When he heard that the Lord was passing through his town, he ran to climb a tree on the road he knew He would be traveling, so that he could at least catch a glimpse of Him
He was not ashamed to cling to a tree, despite his social standing
He did not let his short stature be a sufficient obstacle to prevent him from meeting the Lord