Ten Lepers (Discussion Questions)

Read 17:11-19

• What is this healing about?
• What did these ten men ask Jesus to do?
• What is leprosy?
• What did the men have to do when they were within six feet of people? [Ring a bell and shout "Leper."]
• Being a leper was very lonely because they could no longer live with their families. What did Jesus say to them?
• Why did Jesus send them to the priest? [The priest had to declare they were clean and could re-enter society]
• Were the men healed?
• Who returned to give thanks?
• Why didn't the other 9 turn back to thank Jesus?
• Do we sometimes forget to thank people when they help us?
• Do you remember to thank God when He helps you?
• Why is it important to give thanks to God?
• Why don't we do it more often?
• For what things are you grateful?