JESUS BLESSES A THANKFUL MAN
Luke 17:11-19
Key Verse 17:16 “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.”
1. Look at Leviticus 13:45-46 and note how lepers were treated. How is it related to verses 12-13?
2. Why did Jesus instruct them to show themselves to the priests? (14; cf. Leviticus 13:37) How does this show their faith?
3. In what ways was one man different from the rest? (15-16) To whom did he attribute his healing?
4. How did Jesus bless the thankful Samaritan? (17-19)
5. What does this event teach about the importance of being thankful? (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:18) Can you think of any other examples of thankfulness in the Bible?