Luke, in this passage, tells the story of a man filled with leprosy who came along seeking Jesus. What unfolds is simply the Gospel in action as Jesus takes compassion on this man, brings him out of utter isolation, and restores him with the rest of humanity so that he may serve Him.

Luke 5.12-16

12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14 And he charged him to tell no one, but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” 15 But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. 16 But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What is leprosy?

+ What did Jewish law say about leprosy and what lepers are supposed to do?

+ What did this man do to Jesus and ask from him?

+ What is significant about the fact that Jesus reached out and touched him?

+ Why does Jesus tell the leper to not tell anyone?

+ Why does Jesus tell the leper to go to the priest?

+ Why did Jesus withdraw from the crowds?

+ What did Jesus withdraw to do?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can you minister to those in pain around you?

+ How can you meet people where they are?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?