As Jesus was traveling, he came to a village where ten men with a skin disease saw him from a distance. They called out, “Jesus, please have mercy on us!”
He looked at them and said, “Go and show yourselves to the religious leaders.” While they were on their way, they discovered they were completely healed.
One of them, when he realized he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting his thanks. He threw himself down at Jesus’ feet, deeply grateful. This man was considered an outsider in that society.
Jesus asked, “Weren’t ten men healed? Where are the other nine? Was no one else thankful except this foreigner?” Then he said to the man, “Get up and go. Your trust has made you well.”
Discussion Questions
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When you first came to study in a new country, what challenges did you face that made you feel like an “outsider”?
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In student life, what are some situations where you’ve received help but maybe forgot to show appreciation?
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How do you usually respond when good things happen to you—do you keep it to yourself, or do you take time to express gratitude?
(Revised 25 September 2025 – JP)