Luke 17:14
Afrikaans DB 2006 (Die Boodskap)
Jesus sê toe vir hulle: “Gaan dadelik na die priester toe. Laat hy vir julle ’n sertifikaat gee as bewys dat julle gesond is.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke, Jesus tells ten lepers to show themselves to the priests. As they go, they are cleansed of their disease. This shows that faith and obedience lead to healing.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really bad cold, and your mom says, 'Go get some juice.' While you're walking to get the juice, suddenly, your nose isn't stuffy anymore! That's kind of like what happened here. Jesus told these sick people something, and while they were doing it, they got better.
Historical Background
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around AD 80-100. It was meant for a broad audience including Gentiles and Jews. In the cultural context, lepers were outcasts who had to announce their presence with cries of 'Unclean!' as per Levitical law.
Living It Out Today
Today, when you're given instructions or advice by someone wise, trust that following through can lead to unexpected blessings. For example, if a doctor tells you to take medicine and rest, even while you're doing it, you might start feeling better sooner than expected.
Topics
healingfaithobediencecleansinghopesalvation
Related Verses
Leviticus 13:2-46Mark 1:40-45Matthew 8:2-4Isaiah 53:4-5James 5:14
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the lepers that Jesus healed in this verse?
The ten lepers mentioned here were outcasts due to their condition. They approached Jesus, recognizing his power and authority to heal them.
Why did Jesus tell them to show themselves to the priests?
By sending them to the priests, Jesus was following Jewish law which required lepers to be declared clean by a priest after healing. This step was crucial for their reintegration into society.
What does this verse teach us about faith and action?
This verse shows that faith is demonstrated through action. The act of going to the priests was an expression of faith in Jesus' words, which resulted in their healing.
How can we apply the lesson from Luke 17:14 in our daily lives?
We can apply this by trusting and obeying God's guidance in our lives. Just like the lepers were healed as they took action, following through on God’s instructions can bring unexpected blessings.