Grade 9 Christian Religious Education · Strand 3.0 The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ · Sub-strand 3.2 Healing of the Ten Lepers
These are free study notes for Grade 9 learners. They follow the official KICD curriculum design for Grade 9 Christian Religious Education (the same topics, in the same order, that your teacher uses) and are taken from our full Grade 9 Christian Religious Education notes. CRE questions usually ask for the story in order, then the lessons Christians learn. Practise both: a short summary and three clear lessons.
Ten men with leprosy begged Jesus for mercy, and all ten were healed. Only one came back to thank him, and he was a Samaritan. In this topic we describe the healing of the ten lepers, find ways of showing gratitude to God, pray in faith when facing challenges and show kindness to others.
The healing of the ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?" and told the Samaritan, "Your faith has made you well."
Leprosy, stigma and Jesus' response
- People with leprosy (a skin disease) were declared unclean, lived outside towns and had to warn others (Leviticus 13:45-46).
- Samaritans were also despised by Jews.
- Jesus healed all ten and praised the Samaritan's faith, showing God's love for outcasts.
- Today leprosy (Hansen's disease) is curable with medicine; no one should face stigma for any illness.
Showing gratitude to God
The Samaritan praised God loudly, fell at Jesus' feet and thanked him; the nine did not return. Christians are told to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Faith and prayer in challenges
The lepers cried out to Jesus and obeyed before they saw healing: faith is trusting and acting. Philippians 4:6 says do not be anxious, but present your requests to God with thanksgiving.
| Challenge | A response of faith |
|---|---|
| Exams | Pray, study and trust God for the result |
| Illness | Pray, seek treatment and accept support |
| Family problems | Pray and talk to a trusted adult |
| Peer pressure | Pray for strength and choose good friends |
Showing kindness
- Visit or write to the sick.
- Include classmates with health conditions; avoid gossip about illness.
- Support handwashing to prevent disease; help the needy.
- Thank people who help you: parents, teachers, cooks and cleaners.
Class project
Make thank-you cards for school workers.
Key points to remember
- Jesus healed ten lepers; only one, a Samaritan, returned to thank him (Luke 17:11-19).
- Lepers and Samaritans were outcasts, yet Jesus showed them God's love.
- Christians give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
- Faith means trusting God and obeying, even before seeing the answer.
- No one should face stigma because of illness.
Test yourself: multiple choice
How many of the healed lepers returned to thank Jesus?
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C: Only one returned (Luke 17:15).
The leper who returned was a
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D: Luke 17:16.
Jesus told the lepers to
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D: Priests declared people clean.
"Give thanks in all circumstances" is found in
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A: Paul's advice to the Thessalonians.
The healing of the ten lepers mainly teaches
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B: Jesus praised the one who gave thanks.
Practice questions
Describe the healing of the ten lepers. (5 marks)
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- Ten lepers stood at a distance and called to Jesus for pity
- Jesus told them to show themselves to the priests
- As they went they were cleansed
- One, a Samaritan, returned praising God and thanked Jesus
- Jesus asked about the other nine and said his faith had made him well
Why were lepers isolated in Jesus' time? (2 marks)
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They were declared unclean and had to live outside towns and warn others (Leviticus 13:45-46).
Give four ways Christians show gratitude to God. (4 marks)
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Prayers of thanksgiving; praise songs; offerings; serving others; caring for God's gifts; thanking people (any four).
State three lessons Christians learn from this miracle. (3 marks)
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Jesus cares for outcasts; faith involves obedience; gratitude should be expressed; God's love is for all; fight stigma (any three).
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