June 15, 2011
Salvation, a Lesson on Need and Gratitude.
Luke 17:11-19
1. Jesus went toward Jerusalem. (vs. 11)
2. The lesson on need: Ten lepers were healed. (Vs. 12-14)
a. There was desperation.
b. There was humility.
c. There was a cry for mercy.
d. There was perseverance.
e. There was believing, being tested, obeying.
3. The lesson on gratitude. (Vs. 15-19)
a. All were blessed.
b. One gave thanks -
1) Glorified God
2) Worshipped Jesus
3) Was a Samaritan
c. Most did not give thanks.
d. The one who was the most rejected was the most thankful.
e. The thankful one shall be the one assured of salvation.