JESUS BLESSED A THANKFUL SAMARITAN

Passage: Luke 17:11-19

Key verse: 16

NIV

Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy

11 Now on his way to Jerusalem,(A) Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.(B) 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a](C) met him. They stood at a distance(D) 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master,(E) have pity on us!”

14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”(F) And as they went, they were cleansed.

15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God(G) in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.(H)

17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”(I)

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  1. Luke 17:12 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
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ESV

Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers

11 (A)On the way to Jerusalem (B)he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers,[a] (C)who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and (D)show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, (E)praising God with a loud voice; 16 and (F)he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was (G)a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not (H)ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and (I)give praise to God except this (J)foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; (K)your faith has (L)made you well.”[b]

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  1. Luke 17:12 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13
  2. Luke 17:19 Or has saved you
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1. 'Go, show yourselves to the priests' (11-14)

Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, where he would lay down his life for the sin of the world. He traveled the lonely border of Samaria, where he was met by ten lepers. Jews avoided Samaritans, but leprosy made them a fellowship of despair. Together they cried out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus did not pass them by. He commanded them to obey God's law: 'go to the priest.' All ten obeyed Jesus and were cleansed! Jesus is compassionate to all.

2. 'Where are the other nine?' (15-19)

Although ten were cleansed, only one came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him. He was a Samaritan, suggesting the other nine were Jews. Perhaps they felt their obedience was enough; they deserved healing. It is easy to take God's blessing for granted, but this man recognized Jesus as God and was overwhelmed by God's grace. Jesus expected all to be thankful like him. He was sorry for their unthankful heart but blessed the foreigner: 'Your faith has made you well.' Jesus blesses those who thank and praise God, regardless of any human distinction or condition.

Prayer: Father, thank you for cleansing me from my sin in Jesus' blood. Help me give you praise today.

One Word: Thank you Jesus!