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    The Healing of the Ten Lepers: Sunday School Lesson

    Luke 17:11–19

    Ages 5–11 ~35 min Memory: Luke 17:19

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    Ten were healed; one was thankful. Gratitude is a choice you turn back to make.

    Story Summary

    Ten men with leprosy stood far off and cried, 'Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.' He told them to go show themselves to the priests, and as they went they were cleansed. One — a Samaritan — turned back, glorified God with a loud voice and fell at Jesus' feet to give thanks.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.”

    Luke 17:19

    Discussion Questions

    1. When were the ten men healed — before or after they started walking?
    2. How many came back? What did Jesus ask about the others?
    3. What is the difference between being healed and being made whole?
    4. Name three things you can thank God for right now.

    Craft Idea: Ten-Finger Thankful Hands

    Supplies

    • Paper
    • Pencils
    • Crayons
    • Scissors

    Steps

    1. Trace both hands on the page.
    2. Write one thank-you on each of the ten fingers.
    3. Colour one finger gold for the leper who returned.
    4. Write Luke 17:19 between the hands.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page for the verse card and take-home questions.

    This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Luke 17:11–19.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the ten-finger thankful hands.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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