STUDY 16: UNGRATEFULNESS,
A HINDRANCE TO EFFECTIVE PRAISE
Main Text: Luke 17:11-18
Memory Verse: Psalm 105:1
Introduction
Jesus healed ten lepers, all of them were outcasts; perhaps they
approached Jesus with humility and a sense of expectation, but nine were
ungrateful. Why were the nine ungrateful? This is an issue of concern in this
study. For this nine, ingratitude seemed to be the dominant attitude towards
the Jesus who gave such an extraordinarily undeserved gift. The nine, possibly
Jews and descendants of Abraham, may have considered themselves “qualified” to
receive the healing.
Study Questions
1.
Jesus asked a question, “Where are the
nine”? What is the implication of this question?
2.
Why do you think the other nine did not
return to give thanks?
3. What was
the result for the ungratefulness?
4.
Can you give examples of people who
have shown signs of ungratefulness to God and humanity?
5.
How does ingratitude hinder a
Christian’s praise?
6.
In what ways can you express your
gratitude to God?
Conclusion
The ungratefulness of the nine lepers was seen when they failed to
return to thank Jesus for the healing. Jesus asked the question, “where are the
nine?” That means Jesus expected them to show gratitude in the form of praise.
The nine lepers enjoyed their healing but refused to acknowledge the Healer
(Jesus) and therefore failed to offer praise to Him. When we realize who Jesus
is, what He has done for us and our unworthiness, we deal with our ingratitude
nature.
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