Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Prayer Suggestions The prayer suggestions provide specific ideas for the teacher to pray during the week for his or her students. These ideas are based on the goals and truths of the lesson.

Biblical Passage

Luke 17:11-19

Supporting Passages

Psalm 136:1; Ephesians 5:20

Memory Verse

Luke 17:18

Biblical Truth

Our gratitude for God’s involvement in our lives is just as important as our prayers.

Table Talk Question

Why is it often difficult to be grateful to God for the blessings He has given to us?

Context

Luke 17:11-19 records Jesus’ encounter with ten lepers who asked Him to heal them. Jesus healed all ten, but only one—the most unlikely one—returned to show gratitude for what Jesus had done for him. This lesson gives believers the opportunity to evaluate whether they are most like the nine who accepted Jesus’ healing without gratitude or the solitary man who did.

Learning Goals
  • Students will compare the responses of the lepers that Jesus healed.
  • Students will evaluate their own responses of gratitude to God for the blessings He has brought to their lives.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach, pray for your students.

  • Pray that students will receive God’s blessings, ultimately found in Jesus’ death on the cross.
  • Pray that students will examine their lives for the blessings they have received, and then show God gratitude for those blessings.Pray that God will inspire your students to share His blessings with the people around