September 23, 2025
Cured - Part 2
Luke 17:11-13
09/23/2025
11 On the way to Jerusalem [Jesus] was passing along
between Samaria and Galilee.
12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten
lepers, who stood at a distance
13 and lifted up their voices, saying, ``Jesus,
Master, have mercy on us.'' (ESV)
On the way to Jerusalem [Jesus] was passing along
between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a
village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a
distance and lifted up their voices, saying, ``Jesus,
Master, have mercy on us.''
How does this incident in the life of Jesus point to our
salvation from sin, death, and the power of the devil? Leprosy,
at the time of Christ Jesus, was considered incurable. Those
affected with the disease were not allowed to have contact with
other people. They had to warn those unaffected by calling out,
``Unclean'' as they drew near.
Lepers were considered already dead. If the disease was
reversed, they could be declared clean and whole by a priest,
thus they could regain their place in society. This was very
uncommon.
Sin is like this disease. Because of sin, we are unclean in
God's sight and removed from His presence. In the same way the
lepers saw Jesus as their only hope for a cure, we look to Him
for our restoration before God.
The lepers could not cure themselves. Even today, with the
modern antibiotics, the cure for leprosy is long and difficult.
Once the skin and nerves are damaged, even if the underlying
bacteria is removed, the effects are permanent. No wonder the
Church speaks of the leprosy of sin, the incurable and eternally
fatal disease which only Christ may cure.
May our Lord grant us wisdom to understand our only hope is
in Christ Jesus. Amen.