The JESUS Film 24 Day ChallengeSample

"The JESUS Film 24-Day Challenge: Day 17"

Review

Jesus didn’t heal everyone He met; but in this chapter, when He met ten men with leprosy, He chose to show them mercy. Because of the extremely contagious nature of the disease, lepers were shunned and forced to live on the fringes of the city. Jesus commanded the men to go to the temple and show themselves to the priests—a requirement before someone who had been healed could reenter society. The men were not yet healed, but they demonstrated their faith in Jesus by obeying His command even though the blotches of leprosy were still evident on their bodies. On the way to the temple, the lepers were miraculously restored to health.

Nine of the men went on their way, and we never see them again. But one of them, who wasn’t even an Israelite, came back “praising God in a loud voice” as soon as he was healed (Luke 17:15). He threw himself at Jesus’ feet in thankfulness for the miraculous gift he’d been given.

Reflect

• What did these ten men have in common? Yet what made one of them so different? Would we be among the nine, or would we be the one with a heart of thankfulness?
• What warnings does Jesus give to those who live carelessly?
• When Jesus says to “Remember Lot’s wife,” to what is He referring? (You can find the story in Genesis 19:23–29). What is the warning for us?
• Can you think of other warnings in the Bible that we’re tempted to ignore?

Respond

Father, I am so grateful to You. You’ve given me life—even the breath in my lungs at this mo- ment. When I experience Your kindness, help me to always be faithful and persistent in thanking You. Please help me and others to listen to Your warnings—let us not delay our salvation, but help us trust in Jesus so we won’t come into judgment.

In Jesus’ name, amen.