Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Quiz for Kids — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zacchaeus the tax collector quiz for kids, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Luke 19:2 (KJV)
What was Zacchaeus' job?
Answer: Chief tax collector
Study note. He was the chief among the publicans.
Lesson 2 · Luke 19:1 (KJV)
In what city did Zacchaeus live?
Answer: Jericho
Study note. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
Lesson 3 · Luke 19:3 (KJV)
Why couldn't Zacchaeus see Jesus over the crowd?
Answer: He was little of stature
Study note. He could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Lesson 4 · Luke 19:4 (KJV)
What did Zacchaeus do so he could see Jesus?
Answer: Climbed a tree
Study note. He ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree.
Lesson 5 · Luke 19:4 (KJV)
What kind of tree did he climb?
Answer: Sycomore
Study note. He climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him.
Lesson 6 · Luke 19:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus say when He looked up?
Answer: Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down
Study note. Jesus called him by name and said, make haste, and come down.
Lesson 7 · Luke 19:5 (KJV)
Where did Jesus say He must go that day?
Answer: Zacchaeus' house
Study note. To day I must abide at thy house.
Lesson 8 · Luke 19:8 (KJV)
How much did Zacchaeus give to the poor?
Answer: Half of his goods
Study note. The half of my goods I give to the poor.
Lesson 9 · Luke 19:8 (KJV)
How many times over did he repay those he had cheated?
Answer: Four times
Study note. I restore him fourfold.
Lesson 10 · Luke 19:10 (KJV)
Why did Jesus say He came?
Answer: To seek and to save that which was lost
Study note. The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does zacchaeus the tax collector quiz for kids point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?