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The Zacchaeus Tree at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey - Florida

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The Zacchaeus Tree at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey-Florida

I think just about everyone who grew up going to bible study classes as children knows the story of Zacchaeus; he collected taxes for the Romans in a town called Jericho. Everyone in his town hated him because he was very rich and they weren’t. They resented the Romans and Zacchaeus.

The Z dude found out that a rock star was coming to Jericho (the rock star being Jesus, of course) and since he was really, really short, Z knew he wouldn’t be able to see over the crowd; that, indeed, they probably would make sure he couldn’t see . He climbed a tree in order to be able to see Jesus.  As you all know, the fact that Jesus wanted to stay at the tax-collector’s  house was a life-changing experience for the Z dude. If you want to read the whole story; take a look at this charming children’s version written by Paul Dellgas-Frey.

This lovely old tree sits in the front yard of First Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida, and has a plaque that says: The Zacchaeus Tree.

Zacchaeus Tree-First Baptist-New Port Richey-FL www.tweidman.com
Zacchaeus Tree-First Baptist-New Port Richey-FL www.tweidman.com

How aptly named she is; she even has step branches to help Zacchaeus climb up.


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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Toni--Wow!  That tree would be great inspiration for many biblical stories.   I am sure the tree has its own story to tell, too.

I am wishing you a wonderful Sunday. Thanks for your messages to me even when I don't have time to respond.

 

Jun 19, 2011 03:39 AM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

I have long known the story, but have never thought of a tree that looked like this.  It would make a perfect climbing and sitting tree.  Thanks for sharing!

Jun 19, 2011 03:39 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Mary - thank you. I know you are busy. Have a great Father's Day with your hubby.

Mimi - It is the perfect tree. Thank you.

Jun 19, 2011 03:47 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Toni,

In Michigan we call those trees a "wolfs head". Don't ask me why. LOL

Nice story and good post.

Have a nice day.

clint Mckie

Jun 19, 2011 03:49 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

A fitting name for an interesting tree and a good reminder that anyone who seeks Jesus will find him (Prov 8:17)!

Jun 19, 2011 04:11 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

That is a gorgeous tree and a wonderful story to go along with it.  As Mimi said, it would be a perfect climbing tree.  Thanks for your wonderful posts of delightful information and thanks for the reblog. A

Jun 19, 2011 04:12 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Clint - why? LOL  Thank you.

Anita - thank you.

Alexandra - thank you. It would be a perfect climbing tree. And, you're welcome.

Jun 19, 2011 05:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Toni-beautiful story to go with a remarkable tree.

Jun 19, 2011 09:08 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

love that tree... and that is a tree anyone could climb.... never seen one leaning like that.. would love to sit on one of the branches

Jun 19, 2011 09:57 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Toni

Toni, that sure is one mighty fine looking tree, in the front yard of the First Baptist Church there in New Port. The base looks like a open hand, which sure makes the name mighty fitting.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jun 19, 2011 02:34 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

What a beautiful tree.  Wonder if I could get a "field" trip approved for my Sunday School class? LOL 

Jun 20, 2011 01:29 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Thanks, Kathy.

Sheila - it has that appeal, doesn't it?

Dale - thank you. Trees can be so intriguing.

Tammy - LOL - come on down.

Jun 20, 2011 01:33 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, that is a very interesting tree, one I have never seen before!

Jun 20, 2011 01:51 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Toni,  What a great picture of this tree.  Hope you have a great day!

Jun 20, 2011 02:29 AM
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