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Unit 22 • Session 1


BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 17

STORY POINT: Jesus healed ten men, and one was saved.

KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5

BIG PICTURE QUESTION:Why did God create people? God

created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.

Jesus Healed Ten Men

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LEADER Bible StudyJesus was on His way to Jerusalem when He stopped in a village. He was approached by ten men who had leprosy. The men didn’t get too close because according to Jewish law, their disease meant they were unclean. Leviticus 13–14 details the law regarding skin diseases such as leprosy. A person had to go to a priest for a diagnosis, isolate himself from others, and then—after healing occurred—return to the priest to be examined, cleansed, and restored to the community.

The men cried out to Jesus for mercy, and He commanded them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went, Jesus miraculously healed them. This healing gave the men a new beginning. They would be able to return to their friends and family members. One of the men—a Samaritan among Jews—seeing that he was healed, returned to Jesus.

Luke tells us how this man responded: “He … gave glory to God. He fell facedown at [Jesus’] feet, thanking him” (Luke 17:15-16). This humility and gratitude were evidences of faith. The man’s response shows an understanding of God’s mercy and goodness. Jesus declared, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you” (v. 19). This man was healed not just physically but spiritually.

The Bible says all of us have sinned. Our sin makes us unclean, but we can cry out to God like the men with leprosy: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” God hears our prayers and answers. (See Ps. 51:17.) The gospel welcomes all people who turn from their sin and trust in Jesus.

As you teach kids, emphasize that when we trust in Jesus by faith, He heals us from something greater than a disease; He saves us from our sins. We can give Him thanks and worship Him for making us new.

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Jesus Healed Ten MenLuke 17

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem when He entered a village. Ten men cried out to Him, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” The men did not come close to Jesus because they had a skin disease called leprosy.

Jesus saw them and said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” Jesus wanted

the men to follow the law God had given to Moses. The law said a

person who had a skin disease had to go to a priest to be examined when the disease was gone. The priest and the person had to follow certain rules so the person could live a normal life among people again.

As they went, the ten men were miraculously healed.

One of the men, seeing that he was healed, went back to

Jesus. He praised God and fell facedown at Jesus’ feet, thanking

Him over and over. This man wasn’t a Jew; he was a Samaritan.Jesus asked the man, “Weren’t ten

men cleansed? Where are the others?” Only this man—a foreigner—had returned to give

thanks and praise to God.Jesus told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has

saved you.”

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Use people figures: Display one figure for Jesus and ten figures for the men with leprosy. Move around the figures to reflect their movement during the story.

• Vary your voice: Use various voices for each speaker. Distinguish between Jesus, the group of men, and the one man who returned.

The BIBLE Story


Jesus Healed Ten MenLuke 17

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem when He entered a village. Ten men cried out to Him, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” The men did not come close to Jesus because they had a skin disease called leprosy.

Jesus saw them and said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” Jesus wanted

the men to follow the law God had given to Moses. The law said a

person who had a skin disease had to go to a priest to be examined when the disease was gone. The priest and the person had to follow certain rules so the person could live a normal life among people again.

As they went, the ten men were miraculously healed.

One of the men, seeing that he was healed, went back to

Jesus. He praised God and fell facedown at Jesus’ feet, thanking

Him over and over. This man wasn’t a Jew; he was a Samaritan.Jesus asked the man, “Weren’t ten

men cleansed? Where are the others?” Only this man—a foreigner—had returned to give

thanks and praise to God.Jesus told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has

saved you.”

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Use people figures: Display one figure for Jesus and ten figures for the men with leprosy. Move around the figures to reflect their movement during the story.

• Vary your voice: Use various voices for each speaker. Distinguish between Jesus, the group of men, and the one man who returned.

Christ Connection: Jesus healed the ten men who cried out to Him. The one who had faith was saved. When we trust in Jesus by faith, He heals us from something greater than a disease; He saves us from our sins. We can give Him thanks and worship Him for making us new.

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INTRODUCE the Story

SESSION TITLE: Jesus Healed Ten MenBIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 17STORY POINT: Jesus healed ten men, and one was saved.KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did God create people? God created people

to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.

Welcome timeGreet each kid as he or she arrives. Use this time to collect the offering, fill out attendance sheets, and help new kids connect to your group. Prompt kids to share about a time they shouted for joy because they were so happy. What other circumstances might cause that reaction?

Activity page (5 minutes)

Invite kids to complete “One in Ten” on the activity page. Guide kids to find the path that leads to Jesus.SAY • In today’s Bible story, Jesus encountered ten men. But

only one came back to thank Jesus! We’ll find out what happened.

Session starter (10 minutes)

OPTION 1: What time is it?Clear a large playing area for a variation of tag. Designate one player as the Doctor. Instruct him to stand at one side of the room with his back to the group. The rest of the players (“the patients”) should stand at the opposite side of the room. The patients will shout, “What time is it, Doctor?” The Doctor will respond by calling out an hour. (For

• “One in Ten” activity page, 1 per kid

• pencils or markers


example, “It’s two o’clock!”) The patients will move forward a corresponding number of steps and then ask the question again.

At any point, the Doctor can respond, “It’s midnight!” Then the Doctor will turn around and try to tag a patient as they race back to the starting line. Tagged patients must join the Doctor as a tagger for additional rounds.SAY • In the Bible story we are going to hear today, ten men

had a disease. They approached Jesus to ask for help. Jesus told them it was time to go see the priests. That could only mean one thing: they would be healed!

OPTION 2: First aid relayPrint two copies of the “First Aid Scramble” list. Arrange medical supplies in a central location on the floor or on a table. (Tip: Prepare a scrambled supply list to reflect the supplies you have available.)

Form two teams of kids. Give each team a pencil, empty first aid kit, and a scrambled first aid supply list. Challenge kids to unscramble the names of supplies they might find in a first aid kit. When kids finish unscrambling a supply name, a player from the team may collect that supply and place it in the team’s first aid kit. The first team to unscramble the list and collect the supplies wins.SAY • A lot of injuries and common illnesses can be treated

with things we find at home or in a first aid kit. In the Bible story we will hear today, ten men needed healing. So they called out to Jesus. Listen carefully to hear what Jesus did.

Transition to teach the story

• “First Aid Scramble” printable

• pencils• empty first aid kits

or pencil boxes, 2• various medical

supplies, 2 sets (gauze pads, adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, tongue depressors, instant cold packs, thermometers, plastic non-latex gloves, and so forth)

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Suggested Theme Decorating Ideas: Simulate an inventor’s workshop by arranging a large worktable at the front of the room. Position a stool in front of the table. Stack crates and put tools and scrap materials inside. Consider creating an invention-in-progress using various supplies. You may also project the theme background slide.

CountdownShow the countdown video as you transition to teach the story. Set it to end as the session begins.

Introduce the session (3 minutes)

[Leader enters wearing overalls and a buttoned shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He or she carries a toolbox and a Bible.]LEADER • Hello there! Welcome to my workshop. You’ll

have to excuse the mess. An inventor’s work is never done! Well, it feels that way anyhow. [Set down the toolbox and Bible.] Have you ever heard the phrase necessity is the mother of invention? That means when there’s a problem that seems to have no solution, inventors try to create one!

For example, I’ve been working for days trying to invent a device that will alert me when my shoe

• room decorations• Theme Background

Slide (optional)

• countdown video

• leader attire• toolbox• Bible

Tip: If you prefer not to use themed content or characters, adapt or omit this introduction.

TEACH the Story




comes untied before I trip over my shoelaces! It’s not as easy as it sounds.

[Pick up the Bible.] I’ll think on it some more, but right now I am excited to share with you a story I’ve been reading in the Bible. The people in this Bible story—and in the stories we’ll hear over the next few weeks—had problems they couldn’t fix on their own. But as you’ll see, they found an answer in the One who can make all things right.

Big picture question (1 minute)

LEADER • When you hear about the people in our Bible story today, I want you to think about this big picture question: Why did God create people?

Do you have any ideas? [Allow kids to respond.] � e answer to our big picture question is, God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.

Giant timeline (1 minute)

Show the giant timeline. Point to individual Bible stories as you review.LEADER • Let’s look at our timeline. Jesus’ ministry on earth

was brief—about three years. He encountered many people as He traveled and taught the truth about God and His kingdom.

� rough His teaching and His miracles, Jesus revealed that He is God the Son in human form, living among God’s people and bringing salvation to sinners. Jesus healed many people.

Today’s Bible story is called “Jesus Healed Ten Men.” � ese men had a serious skin disease that kept

• Giant Timeline

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them away from other people. Let’s fi nd out what happened.

Tell the Bible story (10 minutes)

Open your Bible to Luke 17. Use the Bible storytelling tips on the Bible story page to help you tell the story, or show the Bible story video “Jesus Healed Ten Men.”LEADER • Imagine what life was like for those ten men with

leprosy. The Jewish law said that their skin disease made them unclean, and they had to follow rules about staying away from other people. That’s why they didn’t get too close to Jesus. They stood at a distance and called out to Him.

What did the men say to Jesus? Find and read Luke 17:13. [Allow kids to read the verse and respond.] � e men cried out for mercy. � ey didn’t ask Him for money or food. � ey wanted Jesus to have compassion on them and to heal them!

Jesus told them to go to the priests. � at was unusual because that’s what they were supposed to do after they had been healed. But as they went, they were healed! When one of the men realized he was healed, what did he do? Look at Luke 17:15-16. [Allow kids to read the verse and respond.] � e man returned to Jesus. He understood that the healing had come from Him. He praised God and honored Him. Jesus healed ten men, and one was saved. God is merciful and good. � e man humbly fell down at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him over and over.

Christ connectionLEADER • Jesus healed the ten men who cried out to Him.

• Bibles• “Jesus Healed Ten

Men” video• Big Picture Question

Poster• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Story Point Poster

Tip: Use Scripture and the guide provided on page 17 to explain how to become a Christian. Make sure kids know when and where they can ask questions.


The one who had faith was saved. When we trust in Jesus by faith, He heals us from something greater than a disease; He saves us from our sins. We can give Him thanks and worship Him for making us new.

Questions from kids video (3 minutes)

Show the “Unit 22, Session 1” questions from kids video. Prompt kids to think about why giving thanks to God is important. Guide them to discuss why God wants our praise and worship.

Missions moment (3 minutes)

LEADER • A long time ago, a missionary named Amy Carmichael felt God calling her to minister to people who were very poor. She lived among them and taught them the Bible. Amy wanted the people around her to have their bodies healed, but also be healed of their sin by trusting in Jesus as Savior. Let’s watch a video about Amy and learn more.

Play the missions video. Close in prayer, thanking God for missionaries like Amy Carmichael.

Key passage (5 minutes)

Show the key passage poster. Lead the boys and girls to read together Isaiah 53:4-5.LEADER • Long before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah

wrote about a Servant who would come from God. Isaiah said this Servant would bear our sicknesses and carry our pains. Jesus fulfilled this prophecy when He healed many people. [See Matt. 8:16-17.]

In today’s Bible story, Jesus healed ten men, and

• “Unit 22, Session 1” questions from kids video

• “Introduction to Amy Carmichael” missions video

• Key Passage Poster• “By His Wounds

(Isaiah 53:4-5)” song

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one was saved. When we trust in Jesus by faith, He heals us from something greater than a disease; He saves us from our sins. We can give Him thanks and worship Him for making us new. Let’s sing our key passage song.

Lead kids in singing “By His Wounds (Isaiah 53:4-5).”

Sing (4 minutes)

Open your Bible and read aloud Psalm 61:1-4.LEADER • The man who was healed in today’s Bible story

returned to Jesus and gave glory to God. He praised Him and honored Him. When we call out to God, He hears us. We can call out to Him for mercy to rescue us from our sin and to help us in our times of need. Then we can thank Him and live lives of gratitude for all Jesus has done. Let’s sing.

Sing together “Miracle Maker.”

Pray (2 minutes)

Invite kids to pray before dismissing to apply the story.LEADER • Father, we confess that we do not always thank

You for Your goodness and care for us. Like the nine men who did not turn back to Jesus, we can be too focused on Your gifts to us and not on You, who gives generously. Thank You for every good gift.

� ank You for Your Word. In the Bible, we see the good news of what Jesus has done for us. � ank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son. Change our hearts and help us live with gratitude. We love You. Amen.

Dismiss to apply the story

• “Miracle Maker” song• Bible


The Gospel: God’s Plan for MeAsk kids if they have ever heard the word gospel. Clarify that the word gospel means “good news.” It is the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. Use the following guide to share the gospel with kids.

God rules. Explain to kids that the Bible tells us God created everything, and He is in charge of everything. Invite a volunteer to read Genesis 1:1 from the Bible. Read Revelation 4:11 or Colossians 1:16-17 aloud and explain what these verses mean.

We sinned. Tell kids that since the time of Adam and Eve, everyone has chosen to disobey God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible calls this sin. Because God is holy, God cannot be around sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God’s punishment of death. (Romans 6:23)

God provided. Choose a child to read John 3:16 aloud. Say that God sent His Son, Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It’s something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. Read and explain Ephesians 2:8-9.

Jesus gives. Share with kids that Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into God’s family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! Read Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; or 1 Peter 3:18.

We respond. Tell kids that they can respond to Jesus. Read Romans 10:9-10,13. Review these aspects of our response: Believe in your heart that Jesus alone saves you through what He’s already done on the cross. Repent, turning from self and sin to Jesus. Tell God and others that your faith is in Jesus.

Offer to talk with any child who is interested in responding to Jesus. Provide I’m a Christian Now! for new Christians to take home and complete with their families.

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APPLY the Story



Key passage activity (5 minutes)

Tape a large piece of paper to a focal wall. Display the key passage poster and lead kids to read aloud Isaiah 53:4-5.

Separate the key passage into phrases that include key words. Choose several key words and call for volunteers to draw pictures on the paper to represent the key words. (A green frowning face might represent sickness, a crying face might represent the word pain.) Guide kids to say the key passage, using the illustrations as prompts.SAY • When Jesus was on earth, He not only healed the sick

and raised the dead, He also defeated sin and death once and for all when He died on the cross and rose again. Jesus will return one day and put an end to sickness and suffering forever.

Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.

Discussion & Bible skills (10 minutes)

Distribute Bibles. Guide boys and girls to open their Bibles to Luke 17. Explain that the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—tell about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Today’s Bible story is found in Luke.

• Key Passage Poster• large piece of paper• markers• tape

• Bibles, 1 per kid• Story Point Poster• Small Group Timeline

and Map Set (005802970)


Remind kids that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. [Point to Jerusalem (H4) on the New Testament Israel Map.] Choose a volunteer to read aloud Luke 17:15.SAY • In this story, Jesus healed ten men, and one was

saved. The man who returned to Jesus in faith thanked Him and gave glory to God. He was healed physically and spiritually. � e Bible says all of us have sinned. Our sin makes us unclean, but we can cry out to God like the men with leprosy: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” God hears our prayers and answers them for His glory and our good.

Ask the following questions. Lead the group to discuss:1. What did the man who was healed realize about

Jesus? Invite kids to share their ideas. Point out the man’s reaction to his healing: he returned to thank Jesus. � e man recognized that Jesus had healed him, and he praised God.(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 103:2-4.)

2. How should our lives change when we trust in Jesus for salvation? Guide kids to discuss the diff erence between a person who is forgiven and someone who is unforgiven before God. Regardless of their outward behavior, people who do not trust in Jesus are guilty before Him. � ose who trust in Him are declared righteous and have complete forgiveness and eternal life. Help kids identify that a believer’s life should be marked by gratitude and worship for what Jesus has done.(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Heb. 12:28.)

3. What should we do when good things happen? What should we do when bad things happen? Emphasize that when we experience God’s grace, the best way to respond is with worship, thanking Him for what He has

Option: Retell or review the Bible story using the bolded text of the Bible story script.

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done. When bad things happen, we should still put our faith in God. We might not understand why something happens, but we can trust that God is working. He is in control and does everything for His glory and our good.(Option: Choose a volunteer to read 1 � ess. 5:18.)

Activity choice (10 minutes)

OPTION 1: Types of housesPrint the “Types of Houses” printable and tape the

pictures around the room. Invite kids to stand next to the house they would choose to live in. Let kids explain their choices. Then stand next to the rundown shack.SAY • Missionary Amy Carmichael chose to live in the

worst neighborhoods and the poorest slums. She wanted to live closest to the people she was trying to help. She lived in places no one else even wanted to visit and started Bible studies there. God used Amy Carmichael in powerful ways. She saw many people turn to Jesus and be saved.

Ask kids if they would be willing to obey if God called them somewhere to live in a house that isn’t very nice. Acknowledge any hesitancies or questions about giving up comforts for the sake of the gospel.SAY • As you grow and become more like Jesus, He will

change your heart to want to obey Him and go where He wants you to go. You can be a part of God’s mission to share the gospel with the world!

OPTION 2: Thank-you notesDistribute construction paper and art supplies. Encourage kids to write thank-you notes to people who have given them a gift. Emphasize that the gift may be a physical gift—

• “Types of Houses” printable

• tape

Tip: Use this activity option to reinforce the missions moment from Teach the Story.

• construction paper• crayons or markers• scissors• glue• art supplies (stickers,

washi tape, googly eyes, and so on)


like a toy or game—or it may be something like words of encouragement, support, or friendship.

Instruct kids to fold the construction paper to make cards. Kids may use various art supplies to decorate their cards. Suggest kids also write a thank-you note to God for the wonderful things He has done.SAY • What kinds of things did you say “thank you” for?

[Allow kids to respond.] God is good, and He gives good gifts. The Bible says that every good gift comes from Him. Sometimes God blesses us through the generosity of others. In all things, we can thank God for His love and care. God’s greatest gift to us is His Son, Jesus, who died on the cross and rose again so we can have forgiveness and life with God forever.

Journal and prayer (5 minutes)

Distribute journal pages and pencils. Guide kids to think about and answer the questions listed on the page:

• What does this story teach me about God or the gospel?

• What does the story teach me about myself?• Are there any commands in this story to obey? How are they for God’s glory and my good?

• Are there any promises in this story to remember? How do they help me trust and love God?

• How does this story help me to live on mission better?

As kids journal, invite them to share their ideas. Then pray, thanking God for sending Jesus to save us from our sins. Praise Him for making all who trust in Him new.

As time allows, lead kids to complete “Made New” on the activity page. Kids should use the key to decode Jesus’ words to the man He healed.

Option: Review the gospel with boys and girls. Explain that kids are welcome to speak with you or another teacher if they have questions.

• pencils• Journal Page• “Made New” activity

page, 1 per kid

Tip: Give parents this week’s Big Picture Cards for Families to allow families to interact with the biblical content at home.

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