Preparing for Sunday

A Gospel Gratitude  

This Sunday we will look at one of the more surprising moments in Jesus’ journey to the cross—the healing of ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19, and the single outcast who returned to give thanks. As we consider Jesus’ grace toward the unclean and forgotten, we’ll see how powerfully His mercy exposes our own tendency to receive God’s gifts without acknowledging the gift Giver. Yet in the Samaritan leper’s grateful return, we find a picture of the kind of joyful, public, Christ-centered thanksgiving that the gospel produces in all who have been made clean by His blood. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving season, come ready to consider the grace that has healed you, as we rejoice together in the Savior who still welcomes the humble cry for mercy. Soli Deo Gloria! 

Big Idea: Gratitude is the voice of a heart transformed by grace.

1. Grace that heals (11-13)

2. Gratitude that responds (14-16)

3. Faith that saves (17-19)

Preparation Questions: Luke 17:11-19

1. Where have you seen Christ’s cleansing grace in your own life—and are there ways you’ve been taking His blessings for granted?

2. In what ways can you more openly and joyfully thank God in your daily life, as the healed leper did with a “loud voice”?

3. Where might an entitlement mindset be shaping the way you view God, His gifts, or your circumstances? Ask the Spirit to show you places where you expect blessing rather than receive it as grace.

4. How can your public gratitude to Christ become a witness to those around you this week? Think about specific relationships—family, coworkers, neighbors—where sincere thanksgiving to God could shine light on the mercy of Jesus.