1st-Century Social Distancing and the Faith that Saves
Luke 17:11-19
Sermon Notes
1) Jerusalem, 11
2) Distance, 12
3) Mercy, 13
4) Priests?, 14
5) Glorifying God, 15
6) The Samaritan, 16
7) The Nine, 17
8) The One, 18
9) Faith, 19
Reflection questions:
1. Why does Luke mention Jerusalem in v.11? Is it merely a geographical detail? See Luke 9:21-22; 43-44; 51, 53.
2. Why is gospel of God’s grace to Gentiles and foreigners (see Lk 17:16-18) good news to you? If you are Jewish – Is there any advantage to being Jewish? Does that advantage (if there is one) mean that you need God’s grace less? – See Romans 3:1-4, 9-20.
3. Does faith save you? Does God save you? See Ephesians 2:1-9.
