One Leper's Exception
When ten lepers cried out for mercy, all ten were healed—but only one returned to worship Jesus. What made this one man the exception to the rule? In this week's message, discover the profound difference between receiving a miracle and receiving salvation.
Kerry explores the account from Luke 17:11-19 where Jesus heals ten leprous men on his journey to Jerusalem. While all ten experienced physical restoration and returned to their communities, only one—a Samaritan—turned back to glorify God and fall at Jesus' feet in worship. This message challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we part of the majority who receive blessings but move on, or are we the exception who returns in gratitude and worship?
In this message, you'll discover:
- The critical difference between being cleansed, healed, and saved—three distinct Greek words that reveal the process of redemption
- Why acknowledging your need is the first step toward a grateful heart
- How returning to the Lord (repentance) completes what physical healing begins
- The power of walking down "memory lane" to remember God's deeds and maintain a heart of gratitude
- What it means to be part of the minority on the narrow road rather than the majority on the wide road
Scripture References:
- Luke 17:11-19 (Primary passage The Ten Lepers)
- Leviticus 13-14 (Laws concerning leprosy and cleansing)
- Psalm 77:11 (Remembering the deeds of the Lord)
- Romans 10:9 (Confession and salvation)