A Thankful Man

Luke 17:11-17

In Luke 17, Jesus heals ten lepers—yet only one pauses, turns around, and comes back to give thanks. His story reminds us that gratitude isn’t automatic; it’s a choice. In a world that pushes us toward hurry, entitlement, and comparison, thanksgiving calls us to slow down and recognize the grace already in front of us. This Thanksgiving season don’t just receive God’s blessings but return to Him in worship. Because a thankful heart sees God’s goodness everywhere.

1. When you look back on your life before you were saved, what is the thing for which you thank God most that changed in your life?

2. What was it in your salvation experience that brought you to a point of surrender?

3. Read 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 — What similarities do you see between this story and the story in Luke?

       a. What do repeat lessons or principles in the Bible teach us?

4. When you read through 1 Samuel, you see what an extraordinary man Jonathon, the son of King Saul was. He would have been an excellent king and it’s no wonder he and David were best friends. Read 1 Samuel 15:17-26 — Because of King Saul, Jonathon never became king and died in the same battle as his father. What consequences have you seen in your life as a result of partial obedience (which Pastor Hinz called full disobedience) to God?

5. Did you take Pastor Hinz’ 39 day challenge? What are some of the unique things for which you have thanked him for so far?

6. Pastor Hinz listed nine possible reasons the other nine lepers did not return. Which ones do you relate to: calloused, conceited, contemptuous, careless, cowardly, calculating, concerned, cautious, consumed?

       a. What do you need to change in your life so that you can be thankful?

7. Read Romans 1:21-31; Ephesians 5:1-5; Colossians 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 — Why is an unthankful heart fertile soil for sin?