Gratitude, Healing, and Faith in Action: The Story of the Ten Lepers
What’s the difference between being healed and being made whole? In this deeply reflective episode, Rohan and Adrian unpack the story of Jesus healing ten lepers—and why only one returned to give thanks. This miracle turns into a lesson in mercy, gratitude, faith, and what it means to truly be made whole.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Why asking for mercy matters more than demanding healing
✅ The cultural stigma and isolation of leprosy in Jesus’ time
✅ How obedience before healing becomes an act of faith
✅ Why the Samaritan received more than just physical healing
✅ How entitlement kills gratitude—and how gratitude unlocks wholeness
✅ Why Jesus resists formulaic healing and values relationship over routine
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Blood, dentists, and podcast marathons
01:15 – Jesus heals ten lepers: setting the scene
03:10 – Mercy over entitlement: the lepers’ humble plea
05:00 – Obedience before outcome: healing on the way
06:35 – Samaritans, outsiders, and double rejection
08:00 – Gratitude: rare, powerful, and often forgotten
10:00 – The Greek behind “made well” vs. “saved” (sozo)
12:00 – Faith and healing: not a formula
14:00 – Jesus won’t be put in a box
17:00 – Robust theology before the storm
20:00 – Tax time and integrity: worldview in practice
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Do you find yourself expecting healing without offering thanks? Are you walking in faith, even before the miracle comes? This episode invites us to reflect deeply on whether we are walking in entitlement or gratitude, and whether we’re willing to trust God’s sovereign timing and creative ways.
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