Group 1
The Leper
Matt. 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16
A. THE MIRACLE
1. How does Luke describe the leper? (Luke 5:12)
2. What did the leper ask Jesus? (Mark 1:40)
3. Describe what Jesus said and did and the results. (Mark 1:41-42)
4. What were Jesus' instructions to the man? (Mark 1:43-44)
5. What did the man do? (Mark 1:45)
6. What does Luke add about Jesus? (Luke 5:16)
Note. The man was not legally cleansed and able to return to society until the priest examined him. The Law of Moses provided for a ceremonial ritual to be performed by the priest for one who was cured of leprosy.
B. THE LESSON
Touching a leper was prohibited for it caused defilement (uncleanness) in the one who did the touching. However, Jesus in his compassion touched the man and healed him, remaining undefiled. If we allow Jesus to touch our lives, we, too, can be cleansed by his righteousness.
Each group will present their answer using this graphic organizer:
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