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How we receive a gift is important! How we receive a gift is important! On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed.” they were cleansed.” Luke 17:11-14 Luke 17:11-14 5. background How we receive a gift is important! How we receive a gift is important! 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" Luke 17:15-18 Luke 17:15-18 6. background

A Life of Pain A Life of Pain Physical Deterioration Physical Deterioration Social Isolation Social Isolation Shame Shame 7. background A Cry for Mercy A Cry for Mercy 8. background

A Cry for Mercy A Cry for Mercy A Call to Obedient Faith A Call to Obedient Faith 9. background How we receive a gift is important How we receive a gift is important 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Luke 17:15-16 Luke 17:15-16 10. background

How we receive a gift is important! How we receive a gift is important! 17 Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the 17 Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to other nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" God except this foreigner?" Luke 17:17-18 Luke 17:17-18 11. background Thank the Giver Thank the Giver 12. thank-you-2

Praise God Praise God 13. images Praise God Praise God Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 James 1:17 14. background

Praise God Praise God When you have eaten your fill, praise the LORD your God When you have eaten your fill, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. for the good land he has given you. Deuteronomy 8:10 Deuteronomy 8:10 Those who eat all kinds of food do so to honor the Lord, Those who eat all kinds of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who won't eat everything also want to please the Lord and give won't eat everything also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. thanks to God. Romans 14:6 Romans 14:6 15. background Praise God Praise God Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 1 Thessalonians 5:18 16. background

The Lepers Story is Our Story The Lepers Story is Our Story We were unclean with the disease of sin We were unclean with the disease of sin We cried out for mercy We cried out for mercy Jesus called us to live in obedient faith Jesus called us to live in obedient faith You have been cleansed You have been cleansed 17. background Thank God for His Gifts Thank God for His Gifts 18. background

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