Then men with leprosy met Jesus as he was passing through Samaria on his way to Jerusalem.  Jesus told the men to go to a priest and be declared clean.  As the men were making their way to find a priest, they realised that they had been healed of their leprosy.  Nine of the men continued on to find a priest.  Only one of the men, a Samaritan, returned to thank Jesus and give praises to God.

We should express thanks to God and to others.

Bible verses used in this episode:

•  Luke 17:11-19
• Leviticus 13:1-46 
•  Psalm 95:1-5
• Psalm 106:1
• Ephesians 5:20
• Colossians 2:7
• Colossians 3:15-17
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Outline:

1. Jesus met by 10 lepers in Samaria (Luke 17:11-13)
2. Lepers healed (Luke 17:14)
3. One returned to praise and thank (Luke 17:15-16)
4. Jesus comments on the Samaritan’s belief (Luke 17:17-19)

Tips for teaching:

• Help students understand leprosy and what that meant in these times.
• Younger children can write the verse or "Thank You" on a bandaid/plaster and use it as a sticker.
• Practice gratitude by listing blessings from God.
• Write thank-you notes to people who have blessed you.
• As a teacher of an adult class, be sure to prepare your own heart by praying and thanking God for blessings in your life.
• Provide post-it notes so adults can write blessings on each and then attach them to a wall.  After talking about these blessings, divide them up and pray about them.
• Adults and older children can begin a "gratitude journal" by jotting blessings down each day.

Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson:  Jesus Heals Ten Lepers

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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