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Luke 17:11-19

Lukan themes in the passage:

• Jerusalem is the goal of the journey
• Jesus has mercy on social outcasts
• Jesus conforms to Jewish norms
• The grace of God extends beyond Judaism

“Go show yourselves to the priests.”

ἐκαθαρίσθησαν from καθαρίζω (katharizō)

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σέσωκέν from σῴζω (sōzō)

Questions:

1. Do you think the different word choice between “cleansed” and “made well / saved” is intentional and specific – or just a synonym? Is this important?
2.  What is an appropriate response for healing or rescuing from a trial today?