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Ten men with leprosy

One of ten men healed returns to thank Jesus.
Contributed by LUMO project
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Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem, travelling along the border between Samaria and Galilee. – Slide 1
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As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. – Slide 2
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Leprosy was a very infectious skin disease and those with it had to live outside the city away from other people and shout they were unclean if anyone came near. – Slide 3
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They stood at a distance and shouted loudly, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ – Slide 4
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When Jesus saw them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ – Slide 5
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They turned and went off to find a priest. Only a priest could declare they were free of leprosy. – Slide 6
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As they went they were healed. – Slide 7
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Their sores were gone. Their pain was gone. Their skin was clear and clean. – Slide 8
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One of the ten men, a Samaritan, when he saw he was healed, ran back to Jesus, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him. – Slide 9
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Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten men healed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?’ – Slide 10
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Then Jesus told the Samaritan, ‘Get up and go. Your faith has made you well.’ – Slide 11
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