Journey to the Cross ~ Grateful in the Right Thing or One?

In this sermon, “Grateful in the Right Thing or One?,” we explore our gratitude on the journey to the cross in the Gospel of Luke. We will highlight the importance of not only being grateful for blessings but also being grateful to and in Jesus. The story of the ten lepers shows the power of gratitude, with only one returning to give thanks to Jesus. In this, we will emphasize that gratitude to God is essential for living a life of authentic faith and how it is the marker of authentic faith in a world of ungratefulness.

Recording

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Study Guide

Take the sermon further with friends and family with these discussion questions.

1- What is the significance of Jesus healing the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19?
– Application: How can you show gratitude in your life, not only for the things you’ve received but also for who Jesus is?

2 – Why do you think the nine Jewish lepers didn’t return to show gratitude after being healed?
– Application: How can you ensure that you express gratitude directly to Jesus in your spiritual journey?

3- How does living in a culture of abundance affect our ability to be grateful?
– Application: What changes can you make in your life to help foster genuine gratitude despite living in a culture of abundance?

4 – What is the connection between gratitude and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, such as joy?
– Application: How can you cultivate gratitude in your life to experience more joy and exhibit other fruit of the Holy Spirit?

5 – How can gratitude change your attitude towards life?
– Application: In what areas of your life do you need to practice gratitude in order to shift your focus from what could have been to what has been and who Jesus is?

Scripture References

Luke 9:51
Luke 17:11-19
Philippians 4:4
Romans 1:21
2nd Timothy 3:2
Luke 1:1-4
Leviticus 13:45
Luke 5:12-13
Luke 7:41-47

Further Readings
Leviticus 14, 1st Corinthians 15:57, 2nd Corinthians 2:14, 9:15, Colossians 1:11-14, and 3:17.