Luke 17: Saying Thank You

Jesus teaches about forgiving others again and again and about faith like a mustard seed. He heals ten men with leprosy, but only one, a Samaritan, comes back to thank Him. Jesus teaches that God's Kingdom is among them and that He will return.

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¹ He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him through whom they come!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ The Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you would tell this sycamore tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say when he comes in from the field, ‘Come immediately and sit down at the table’?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Wouldn’t he rather tell him, ‘Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink’?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ They lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² He said to the disciples, “The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ They will tell you, ‘Look, here!’ or ‘Look, there!’ Don’t go away or follow after them,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ for as the lightning, when it flashes out of one part under the sky, shines to another part under the sky, so will the Son of Man be in his day.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ But first, he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ As it was in the days of Noah, even so it will also be in the days of the Son of Man.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ They ate, they drank, they married, and they were given in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ship, and the flood came and destroyed them all.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ Likewise, even as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky and destroyed them all.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ In that day, he who will be on the housetop and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away. Let him who is in the field likewise not turn back.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³² Remember Lot’s wife!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³³ Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁴ I tell you, in that night there will be two people in one bed. One will be taken and the other will be left.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁵ There will be two grinding grain together. One will be taken and the other will be left.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁶ This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁷ They, answering, asked him, “Where, Lord?” He said to them, “Where the body is, there the vultures will also be gathered together.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Luke 17 · Preschool

Thank You, Jesus!

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Color the picture. Point to the man who said thank you.

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Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

Luke 17:17 (WEB)

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Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Say a thank-you prayer together.

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Luke 17 · Grade 4

A Thankful Heart

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Read and Think

Jesus warned His disciples never to cause others to stumble into sin. He also taught them to forgive. If a brother repents seven times in one day, forgive him every time. That felt hard, so the apostles asked for more faith. Jesus said that even tiny faith in a mighty God is enough. He reminded them that serving God is our duty, not a way to earn praise.

As Jesus traveled, ten men with leprosy called to Him from a distance. Leprosy kept people apart from their families and towns. Jesus sent them to the priests, who could declare them clean. As they obeyed, they were healed. But only one came back, praising God and thanking Jesus. He was a Samaritan, an outsider. Jesus asked where the other nine were.

When the Pharisees asked when God's Kingdom would come, Jesus said it was already among them. He warned that He would return suddenly, like lightning across the sky. People should be ready, not like those in Noah's day or Lot's day who ignored God.

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What did Jesus teach about forgiveness?
Why did leprosy make life hard?
Who was the one man who came back to thank Jesus?
How did Jesus describe His return?

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He also taught them to .
If a brother repents seven times in day, forgive him every time.
That felt hard, so the apostles asked for more .
Jesus said that even tiny faith in a mighty is enough.
As Jesus traveled, men with leprosy called to Him from a distance.

Think About It

Nine men forgot to say thank you. What has Jesus done for you that you sometimes forget to thank Him for?
Why is it hard to forgive someone many times? How can Jesus help you?

Memory Verse

“One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.”

Luke 17:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Only one of ten showed gratitude. Who do you need to thank this week?
How can you notice someone who is often forgotten?
Make a list in your mind of three things to thank God for today. Which one surprises you?

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Luke 17 · Grade 5

Faith That Gives Thanks

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Luke 17 teaches about the everyday faith of a disciple. Jesus warned that causing a little one to sin is very serious. He told His followers to rebuke a brother who sins and to forgive him when he repents, even seven times in a day. The apostles responded, Increase our faith. Jesus explained that faith like a mustard seed is powerful, because what matters is the One we trust. He also said that after doing all we are told, we should say we are unworthy servants who have only done our duty.

On the border between Samaria and Galilee, ten lepers cried out for mercy. Jesus told them to go to the priests, and they were cleansed on the way. All ten received healing, but only one turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice. He fell on his face at Jesus' feet. Jesus noted that this thankful man was a foreigner. He said, Your faith has healed you. The man received more than healing. He received a relationship with Jesus.

The chapter ends with Jesus teaching about the Kingdom. It was already present among them in Jesus Himself. Yet the Son of Man would come again in a day of judgment, as sudden as the flood in Noah's day. He told them to remember Lot's wife, who looked back. Jesus' followers must not cling to this world but be ready for Him.

Show What You Know

What did Jesus say about faith like a mustard seed?
What attitude should servants of God have after obeying?
What did the thankful man receive beyond healing?
Why did Jesus say to remember Lot's wife?
Where was the Kingdom already present?

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Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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Luke 17 teaches about the everyday of a disciple.
Jesus warned that causing a little to sin is very serious.
He told His followers to rebuke a brother who sins and to him when he repents, even seven times in a day.
On the border between Samaria and Galilee, lepers cried out for mercy.
Jesus told them to go to the , and they were cleansed on the way.

Think About It

The thankful man came back to Jesus. How can you make thankfulness a daily habit?
Jesus said to be ready for His return. What does being ready look like in your life?

Memory Verse

Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.”

Luke 17:19 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

When can you stop and praise God each day?
Why is it hard to keep forgiving, and how can you ask God for help?
Jesus said the Kingdom of God is within you. How can God's Kingdom show up in your everyday life?

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Luke 17: Saying Thank You

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Thank You, Jesus!

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