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Jesus Blessed a Thankful Samaritan

Date: Nov. 27, 2020

Passage

Luke 17:11-19

Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers

11 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.”

Daily Bread

Key Verse: Luke 17:16

and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.

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!

Daily Bread

God Stills the Conflict

Psalm 76:1-12

Key Verse: 76:6

At your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
both rider and horse lay stunned.

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