Luke 17:11-19 (ESV)
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. [12] And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, 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 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, praising God with a loud voice; [16] and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. [17] Then Jesus answered, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? [18] Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" [19] And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
Questions for Reflection
1. How would you react if you were suddenly healed of a disease or sickness?
2. How did one man express his thankfulness to Jesus?
3. What difference did it make that the man who thanked Jesus was a Samaritan?
4. How did Jesus respond to the one man who returned?
5. What does this story say about the importance of thanking Jesus?
6. What difference does faith make in your life?
7. How does Jesus want you to respond to the work He performs in your life?
8. What prevents us from praising the Lord for His blessings?
9. When have you ever failed to thank the Lord for something He did for you?
10. When is it difficult to say thank you to God?
11. How can you remind yourself to thank God throughout each day?
12. Who is one person you could tell today about the great things God has done for you?
