In Luke 17, 11-19, Jesus heals 10 lepers, but only one returns to thank him. The return of the one, a Samaritan, and the failure of the other nine to give thanks helps us not only see the nature of true gratitude, but also of saving faith.

In Luke 17, 11-19, Jesus heals 10 lepers, but only one returns to thank him. The return of the one, a Samaritan, and the failure of the other nine to give thanks helps us not only see the nature of true gratitude, but also of saving faith.

Jesus describes what it looks like to live with one another as members of his kingdom - how our our holiness has to do with the entire community, our forgiveness is a reflection of him, our power comes from faith, and our status is that of an unworthy servant.

In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus helps us to see that death reveals true riches and the truly rich - it reveals the coming great reversal, the necessity of compassion in the now, and the hardness of the unbelieving heart.

In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus helps us to see that death reveals true riches and the truly rich - it reveals the coming great reversal, the necessity of compassion in the now, and the hardness of the unbelieving heart.

If we are in children of God and part of his Kingdom, then he lays claim on all that we have and calls us to faithfulness, devotion, and integrity with all that we have been given.

If we are in children of God and part of his Kingdom, then he lays claim on all that we have and calls us to faithfulness, devotion, and integrity with all that we have been given.

In the parable of the dishonest manager, Jesus encourages us to be shrewd with our money - to invest it in something that will last forever, namely friends.

In the parable of the dishonest manager, Jesus encourages us to be shrewd with our money - to invest it in something that will last forever, namely friends.

While the elder brother seems so different from his younger brother, Jesus helps us see how similar they are, and how even the apparently righteous older brother needed a Savior. This closing scene exposes the Pharisee in us all and the greatness of God's grace.