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And a man with leprosy came to Jesus, imploring Him and kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. And He sternly warned him and immediately sent him away, and He said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news around, to such an extent that Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but stayed out in unpopulated areas; and they were coming to Him from everywhere.
Mark 1:40-45 (NASB)
CG Discussion Questions:
1. What is leprosy and how is a person with leprosy expected to live in the community? The leper had confidence of trusting in Jesus to heal him and humbled himself in kneeling down to Jesus, are there areas in your life that you would need a personal rescue from our Almighty God and what should be your attitude?
(Leviticus 13:45-46; Mark 1:40)
2. What does Jesus’ action of touching the leper to heal him show you about Jesus’ compassion, especially when a person with leprosy is considered “unclean” by the society? How should we show compassion to those grieving in a practical way?
(Mark 1:41-42; Romans 12:15; Psalms 94:18; Psalms 147:3)
3. Why do you think Jesus asked the leper not to say anything to anyone after he was healed miraculously? Knowing that Jesus was not concerned about His fame, but wanted all the great works done through Him to be testimonies for God, how may this change your perspective on who gets the credit for the different achievements around you?
(Mark 1:43-45; Matthew 11:5)