I can see actor Danny Devito playing Zacchaeus. That is, if Hollywood ever makes a movie about Zacchaeus, Devito would be perfect. Think about it. The first thing most of us think about when we think of Zacchaeus is that he was short. Vertically challenged. The second thing about Zacchaeus we know is that he was rich. Devito can handle those two characteristics easily. The third thing we know is that Zacchaeus was corrupt. How do you think he got wealthy in the first place? Think of some of the characters Devito has played. Short, wealthy, corrupt. Perfect.

Zaccheaus was a tax collector. Despised by his own people. Not only did he do the bidding of the Roman oppressors, he added a surcharge when he collected taxes with which to line his own pocket. So we have a short, wealthy corrupt tax …