Luke 17:18

Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)

ما في زول رَجَع يَحمِد الله إلّا الغَريب دا؟“

What Does This Mean?

Jesus is speaking and pointing out that only one out of ten lepers who were healed returned to give thanks to God, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and recognizing divine intervention.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really bad cold, but then someone gives you magic medicine that makes it all better. Jesus noticed that when this happened to some sick people, only one said 'thank you' to God for helping them get well. It's like saying thanks after getting a gift!

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. This verse is part of Jesus’ teachings about gratitude and recognizing God’s intervention in life events.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, we can apply this to situations where someone does something for us or helps us out. It reminds us that it's important not just to receive help but also to acknowledge the kindness and thank those involved, including giving praise to God.

Topics

• gratitude
• recognition
• healing
• thanksgiving
• divine intervention
• forgiveness

Related Verses

• Luke 17:11-19
• 2 Corinthians 4:15
• Hebrews 13:15
• Psalm 107:22
• Ephesians 5:20

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did only one leper return to give thanks?

Only one leper returned because he recognized the hand of God in his healing, showing that genuine faith often leads to gratitude and acknowledgment.

What lesson can we learn from this story about the ten lepers?

The main lesson is about recognizing divine intervention in our lives and expressing gratitude. It's important not just to accept help but also to show appreciation.

How does Luke 17:18 relate to forgiveness?

Although primarily about thanksgiving, it subtly relates to forgiveness as both involve a recognition of something good that has happened through divine grace or kindness from others.

What other Bible stories emphasize the importance of gratitude?

Stories like the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 and Jesus' blessing after feeding the crowd in Matthew 15 show God's desire for people to be thankful.