Encountering Jesus – Part 1

December 7, 2025
Lead Pastor Paul Castelli
Encountering Jesus
Part 1

Luke 17:11-13 (NIV)
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.

12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stoodat a distance

13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

Healing Begins When We Call on Jesus

Luke 17:14 (NIV)
14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed

Obedience Opens the Door to Miracles

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Luke 17:15-19 (NIV)
15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.

16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?

18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?”

19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

Returning to Jesus Makes You Whole

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Blessing becomes transformation when we return to the One who gave it.

NEXT STEPS
1. I will accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.

2. I will return to Jesus this week, in worship, in gratitude, and in obedience.

4. I will memorize Luke 17:19
Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”