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Developing a "New Point of View"
Luke 17:11-19
by Bob Young
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Introduction
Luke 17 is part of the context of the announcements of Jesus' death (9:22, 44; 18:31-34)
Luke 17 is part of the context of the Jerusalem journey (9:51, et.al.)
In this passage are developed the themes of Luke: journey, Samaritans, salvation
Ten lepers--10 is number of difficulties or problems
Consider the persons in the story--each has a viewpoint: Jesus, ten lepers, grateful Samaritan, disciples, onlookers, and priest
Three viewpoints to expand
Viewpoint of individual on whom the story focuses, nameless, Samaritan leper, "one of them", believing, trusting, and exhibiting it in worship and gratitude, v. 15, is segue to and example of kingdom within (v. 21)
Viewpoint of the disciples, Jesus is going to the cross, 9:51-56 problems with Samaritans, but transitions to Luke 10 and Good Samaritan
Viewpoint of Jesus, 17:17, healed and saved, healing is both outside and inside
A new way of viewing things
New hearts toward others, John 3:16 in the Message, "anyone", lesson for disciples
New determination in our lives and ministries, Luke 6:35
New understanding of thanksgiving and gratitude, ingratitude cuts you off from future blessings
New understanding of living, Samaritan "threw himself" at Jesus, some want benefit and blessings without service and discipleship, will we put ourselves at Jesus' disposal
New eyes toward ourselves, praise God with a "loud voice"
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Note: germ thoughts from Mitch Wilburn
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Last updated April 10, 2013
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