February 8, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of Bible Bytes, host Randy Black delves into the profound lessons found in Luke 17:11-19, where Jesus heals ten lepers. This passage invites listeners to reflect on gratitude, faith, and the nature of salvation. Randy emphasizes the importance of acting in faith, as demonstrated by the lepers who obeyed Jesus' command without immediate evidence of healing. The episode highlights the significance of gratitude, as only one leper, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus, illustrating a deeper spiritual restoration beyond physical healing.
Randy also discusses the inclusivity of God's mercy, as shown by the Samaritan's commendation, and the importance of glorifying God through our blessings. The episode concludes with a call to examine our own hearts regarding gratitude and faith, encouraging listeners to pursue a deeper relationship with God. The show closes with a prayer and a preview of the next episode, which will explore the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
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(00:00):
Unknown:
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Where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time. I'm your host, Randy Black.
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 17, Jesus encounters 10 lepers during his journey to Jerusalem.
Their plea for mercy and the miraculous healing that follows reveal profound
(01:16):
lessons about gratitude, faith, and the nature of salvation.
This scripture invites us to reflect on how often we recognize and express our
gratitude for the blessings God has bestowed upon us.
Let's open up as we do each week with a word of prayer.
(01:36):
Heavenly Father, we come before you with humble hearts, seeking to learn from your word.
Open our eyes to see the lessons you have for us in the story of the ten lepers,
Teach us to cultivate hearts of gratitude and deepen our faith in your power and love,
(02:01):
May this time of study together bring us closer to you and help us live in a
way that honors your name,
In the name of your Son, Jesus,
our Savior, we pray Amen.
(02:24):
Luke chapter 17, verses 11 through 19. While he was on the way to Jerusalem,
he was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
And as he entered a village, ten men with leprosy, who stood at a distance, met him.
And they raised their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
When he saw them, he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priests.
(02:46):
And as they were going, they were cleansed. Now one of them,
when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
And he fell on his face at his feet, giving thanks to him. And he was a Samaritan.
But Jesus responded and said, Were there not ten cleansed?
But the nine, where are they? Was no one found who returned to give glory to
(03:09):
God, except this foreigner?
And he said to him, Stand up and go. Your faith has made you well.
In this passage of Scripture, Jesus is traveling along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
A region that highlights the culture and religious divides of the time.
(03:30):
The ten lepers, who were ostracized by society due to their condition,
approached Jesus from a distance, calling out for mercy.
Their plea, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us, demonstrates both desperation and
faith in his ability to heal.
(03:51):
Jesus' response is intriguing. He does not immediately heal them,
but instructs them to go and show yourselves to the priests.
This directive aligns with Levitical law, which required those healed of leprosy
to be examined by priests before being reintegrated into the community.
You can find that in Leviticus chapter 14.
(04:13):
The lepers obey without visible evidence of healing, demonstrating faith through their actions.
As they go, they are cleansed, a powerful testimony to the connection between
obedience and God's miraculous intervention.
The story, though, takes a poignant turn when only one of the ten,
(04:36):
a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus.
His actions are significant. He glorifies God, falls at Jesus' feet,
and expresses gratitude.
This contrasts sharply with the other nine who, though healed,
(04:57):
do not return to acknowledge their healer.
Jesus jesus question here were there not ten cleansed but the nine where are
they this underscores the importance of gratitude and and the tragedy of its absence,
moreover jesus highlights the samaritan's faith declaring your faith has made
(05:22):
you well While all ten experienced physical healing, this man receives a deeper
spiritual restoration.
His gratitude and faith reveal a heart truly transformed by God's grace.
We have some key takeaways from this passage of Scripture today.
(05:43):
The first involves faith in action.
The leper's obedience to Jesus' command, even before seeing results,
illustrates the importance of acting in faith.
Faith is not passive. It requires steps of obedience, even when outcomes are uncertain.
(06:05):
The leper's journey to the priest shows their trust in Jesus' words Despite
having no immediate evidence of healing, they travel anyway,
This teaches us to act on God's promises Knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them In our lives,
(06:27):
walking in faith often means moving forward in trust Even when circumstances seem unchanged.
Our next takeaway is that gratitude matters
the samaritans return to
thank jesus highlights the significance of recognizing and expressing gratitude
for god's blessings gratitude is an acknowledgement of god's hand in our lives
(06:53):
and it brings glory to him the nine lepers who failed to return,
missed an opportunity to deepen their relationship with their healer.
This reminds us that gratitude not only honors God, but also enriches our spiritual lives.
(07:15):
Cultivating a habit of thanksgiving can transform our perspective and can strengthen our faith.
Our next takeaway is that of the spiritual healing. Jesus' words to the Samaritan
reveal that faith not only brings physical healing, but also restores the soul.
While all ten lepers experienced physical cleansing, only the Samaritan received
(07:41):
the affirmation of spiritual wholeness.
This distinction underscores the importance of seeking more than physical or material blessings.
We are invited to pursue a deeper relationship with God.
True faith transforms us from the inside out, aligning our hearts with God's will.
(08:05):
Our next takeaway is that it deals with the idea of the inclusivity of God's mercy.
The inclusion of a Samaritan in this story reminds us that God's grace transcends
cultural and social boundaries.
Samaritans were often viewed with disdain by Jewish society Yet,
Jesus commends this man's faith and gratitude This demonstrates that God's love
(08:31):
is available to everyone Regardless of background or status As followers of
Christ We are called to embrace this same inclusivity Sharing God's grace with all people.
And our last takeaway is the importance of glorifying God.
(08:51):
The Samaritan's act of glorifying God serves as a reminder that our blessings
are opportunities to give Him praise.
Worship is not just about attending church or singing hymns.
It is a lifestyle of acknowledging God's goodness in all circumstances.
By glorifying God, we shift our focus from ourselves to Him,
(09:15):
recognizing His sovereignty and grace.
This act of worship deepens our connection with God and serves as a testimony to others.
How often do we find ourselves in the position of the nine lepers,
quick to receive God's blessings, but slow to return thanks?
(09:39):
This scripture challenges us to examine our own hearts and attitudes toward gratitude.
In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to take God's grace for granted.
Yet, as the Samaritan demonstrates, gratitude is not merely a polite response.
It is an act of worship that glorifies God and deepens our relationship with him.
(10:04):
The Samaritan's faith provides a model for us.
He not only acknowledges his healing, but also recognizes the source of that healing.
Do we, like him, fall at Jesus' feet in humble thanksgiving when we experience
his mercy? Or do we, like the nine, move on with our lives without pausing to give God the glory?
(10:30):
This scripture invites us to reflect on the nature of faith.
The lepers trusted Jesus enough to act on his command without immediate evidence of healing.
Their journey to the priests was a journey of faith. In our own lives,
are we willing to step out in faith, trusting God's promises,
(10:52):
even when the outcome is not yet visible?
Finally, the inclusion of the Samaritan in this story, in this scripture,
reminds us of the breadth of God's love.
Jesus' ministry consistently broke down barriers Offering grace to those deemed
(11:16):
unworthy by societal standards As his followers,
we are called to embody that same inclusivity Extending God's love to all,
Let's close out our study of the scripture with another word of prayer.
(11:37):
Lord, thank you for the lessons you have taught us through this story of the
ten lepers and your son Jesus healing them.
Help us to live with hearts full
of gratitude, always recognizing and glorifying you for your blessings.
Strengthen our faith so that we might trust and obey you even when we cannot see the path ahead.
(12:02):
Teach us to extend your love and mercy to everyone breaking down barriers as your son jesus did,
may our lives be a reflection of your grace and your truth in the name of your
son jesus our savior we pray amen.
(12:28):
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We call them the three T's, time, talent, or treasure.
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It could be something as simple as sharing the show with someone else.
Talent would be offering to assist us in some way with the show by providing
cover art for us for each episode, for providing ideas for scriptures or topics
to create and build lessons and episodes on.
It could be even scripting out a lesson for us, for the show,
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and it could even be stepping up and offering to be a part of the show by recording
with us sometime in the future.
Treasure, though, would then be something that is of value. And if you're listening
to a modern podcast app, this is really easy to do.
If you set up a wallet that's connected to that app with Satoshi's very,
very small amounts of Bitcoin, you can stream Satoshi's to the show from those apps.
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You can also send a boost, which is a one time pledge of support in an amount
of Satoshi's to the show.
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You can also head to our website and there there's a widget embedded in our
one of our pages, our value for value page where you can use PayPal,
PayPal, Venmo together there to provide support to us as a single time or an ongoing basis.
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We also have links there for Albi, for Strike.
Those are items where you can use Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, wallets and things
to transfer support to us.
And we also have a link there where you can provide support to us by purchasing credits on Iphonic.
Iphonic is the tool we use to process our audio to prepare episodes to come out each week.
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If you want to learn more about the value for value model and how it is we apply
it to what we're doing here on the show, You can head to our website and check that out.
You can read up on it by going to Bible-Bytes.com slash V4V.
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the number four, and the letter V.
If you have a prayer request, please reach out to us here at the show through
either a Boostagram or through the contact form that's available on our website
that we can take those requests in and share them with our audience in hopes
that we can lift them all up together to the Lord as a unit,
(15:31):
as a collective body of Christ to see what way the Lord is going to address those requests.
We have requests again this week. A lot of them are ones we've had before.
I continue to remember my mom and my dad as he's going through his treatments.
He's almost at the end of the initial round of things and then checking to see where he's at.
(15:55):
We're hoping for good news. We're hoping that these treatments have taken care
of it and that he can then move forward and not have to handle or deal with
the issue of the cancer any longer.
I still remember my mom as she helps him through this process and that she has
the patience and the know-with-all and everything to help him get through it together.
(16:17):
Most importantly, remember both of them that they can reconnect in a church
somewhere with the Lord.
I know where they stand. I know what they believe, but I would love to see them in church again.
Also, I remember family friend Greg. He's going through his whole process of
everything with potential cancer and things. and his wife as well.
She has some health issues and some things are going on there and she's going
(16:41):
to have some, it's kind of an experimental procedure treatment done to see where
she stands with some things and see if it can help her.
So we're gonna lift her up this week as well with him.
Continue to remember Tim Kolekka. Tim still has his health issue.
We're still praying for him.
Tim is a good man. I'm gonna reach out to him again and check on him,
see how he's doing, see how things are going.
(17:03):
Um another shout out kind
of praise about jimmy clayton that we've prayed for in the past jimmy's doing
very well uh his cancer has has been
almost almost completely beaten he's doing great he's doing fantastic um he's
an amazing man i'm gonna reach out to him i may even stop in and see him uh
this week uh at his at his place of business where he coaches uh youngsters
(17:27):
in basketball and check with him, make sure he's doing well.
New request this week, I want to lift up my dad's cousin who works for him. His name's Kevin.
Kevin had to have a toe removed. He was injured and he had problems.
And he's having some issues from that. It was a successful procedure and he's
(17:49):
doing well, but there's a whole process of healing and moving past all this that's going on.
So we want to remember Kevin this week in prayer as we go through that.
Uncle Gary, that's my mom's brother as well, he's been in the hospital this
week. He had pneumonia, but he has recovered.
He's actually gotten to go home, but he's still having some issues.
So we want to remember him in prayer.
(18:10):
He's become a good Christian man.
He attends church and things, which he didn't when I was young.
But he's kind of geared that way and done well in his life.
I'm proud of him as his nephew, that he's accepted Jesus and he's headed that way.
But we need to remember him for his health. We also still need to remember my
(18:31):
wife's cousin, Isaac. He's still in the hospital.
He was taken out of intensive care, but he's now back in.
His parents are on their way in from California because he's not doing well.
He's on a ventilator and things.
So we definitely want to pray for him in hopes that God can heal him and make things better for him.
(18:57):
And then finally, continue when you pray to continue to remember me.
I'm doing well. I hit my four-month goal in the weight loss today.
Very excited. Very happy. Actually exceeded. It went past the goal.
So praise the Lord for that because I know it's his hand and his help that's helping me to get there.
(19:17):
I still got a ways to go. I had an incident with my leg last week where I missed
work and stuff, and it's still healing from that.
A lot of, you know, what ends up happening is the fluid will build up in my
leg and I'll spike a fever because the leg's swollen up and I can't get it out.
Eventually, I get the fluid will
start making its way out. And then my leg comes back to normal in size.
(19:39):
Then it starts peeling and looking really bad.
It's not as bad as it looks, but it's still very stressful to deal with and handle.
But I know it's in it's in God's hand. And I'm going to trust him to keep me
on this path and to continue to help me to reach those goals and get healed.
(19:59):
So as we do each week, let's close out the show with a prayer before we talk
about what we're going to have on our next episode.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for one more week to come together and share and learn from your word.
We lift up these requests today, Lord, my mom and dad, Greg and Kim,
(20:20):
Tim, Kevin, Gary, Isaac, myself.
These requests that we know you can touch each individual and touch me and provide
answers and things that meet within your will for us.
We trust you in doing that because we know you have the wisdom to direct things in the right way.
(20:46):
Each week we come together to work and spread your word with hopes that people
are gaining knowledge from it, but also that someone may hear it who's not heard your word,
and it spurs them on to learn more and then accept your son Jesus as their Savior.
(21:08):
It is in his name that we pray. Amen.
On our next episode, we're going to look at one of the most well-known miracles
in the story of Jesus, and that's when Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in the town of Bethany.
You can find that in John chapter 11. It's pretty much the first two-thirds of the chapter.
(21:31):
Starts in verse 1, runs all the way up through verse 46. So join us on their
episode next week here on Bible Bites, where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.
Unknown:
(00:55):
Where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time. I'm your host, Randy Black.
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 17, Jesus encounters 10 lepers during his journey to Jerusalem.
Their plea for mercy and the miraculous healing that follows reveal profound
(01:16):
lessons about gratitude, faith, and the nature of salvation.
This scripture invites us to reflect on how often we recognize and express our
gratitude for the blessings God has bestowed upon us.
Let's open up as we do each week with a word of prayer.
(01:36):
Heavenly Father, we come before you with humble hearts, seeking to learn from your word.
Open our eyes to see the lessons you have for us in the story of the ten lepers,
Teach us to cultivate hearts of gratitude and deepen our faith in your power and love,
(02:01):
May this time of study together bring us closer to you and help us live in a
way that honors your name,
In the name of your Son, Jesus,
our Savior, we pray Amen.
(02:24):
Luke chapter 17, verses 11 through 19. While he was on the way to Jerusalem,
he was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
And as he entered a village, ten men with leprosy, who stood at a distance, met him.
And they raised their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
When he saw them, he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priests.
(02:46):
And as they were going, they were cleansed. Now one of them,
when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
And he fell on his face at his feet, giving thanks to him. And he was a Samaritan.
But Jesus responded and said, Were there not ten cleansed?
But the nine, where are they? Was no one found who returned to give glory to
(03:09):
God, except this foreigner?
And he said to him, Stand up and go. Your faith has made you well.
In this passage of Scripture, Jesus is traveling along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
A region that highlights the culture and religious divides of the time.
(03:30):
The ten lepers, who were ostracized by society due to their condition,
approached Jesus from a distance, calling out for mercy.
Their plea, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us, demonstrates both desperation and
faith in his ability to heal.
(03:51):
Jesus' response is intriguing. He does not immediately heal them,
but instructs them to go and show yourselves to the priests.
This directive aligns with Levitical law, which required those healed of leprosy
to be examined by priests before being reintegrated into the community.
You can find that in Leviticus chapter 14.
(04:13):
The lepers obey without visible evidence of healing, demonstrating faith through their actions.
As they go, they are cleansed, a powerful testimony to the connection between
obedience and God's miraculous intervention.
The story, though, takes a poignant turn when only one of the ten,
(04:36):
a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus.
His actions are significant. He glorifies God, falls at Jesus' feet,
and expresses gratitude.
This contrasts sharply with the other nine who, though healed,
(04:57):
do not return to acknowledge their healer.
Jesus jesus question here were there not ten cleansed but the nine where are
they this underscores the importance of gratitude and and the tragedy of its absence,
moreover jesus highlights the samaritan's faith declaring your faith has made
(05:22):
you well While all ten experienced physical healing, this man receives a deeper
spiritual restoration.
His gratitude and faith reveal a heart truly transformed by God's grace.
We have some key takeaways from this passage of Scripture today.
(05:43):
The first involves faith in action.
The leper's obedience to Jesus' command, even before seeing results,
illustrates the importance of acting in faith.
Faith is not passive. It requires steps of obedience, even when outcomes are uncertain.
(06:05):
The leper's journey to the priest shows their trust in Jesus' words Despite
having no immediate evidence of healing, they travel anyway,
This teaches us to act on God's promises Knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them In our lives,
(06:27):
walking in faith often means moving forward in trust Even when circumstances seem unchanged.
Our next takeaway is that gratitude matters
the samaritans return to
thank jesus highlights the significance of recognizing and expressing gratitude
for god's blessings gratitude is an acknowledgement of god's hand in our lives
(06:53):
and it brings glory to him the nine lepers who failed to return,
missed an opportunity to deepen their relationship with their healer.
This reminds us that gratitude not only honors God, but also enriches our spiritual lives.
(07:15):
Cultivating a habit of thanksgiving can transform our perspective and can strengthen our faith.
Our next takeaway is that of the spiritual healing. Jesus' words to the Samaritan
reveal that faith not only brings physical healing, but also restores the soul.
While all ten lepers experienced physical cleansing, only the Samaritan received
(07:41):
the affirmation of spiritual wholeness.
This distinction underscores the importance of seeking more than physical or material blessings.
We are invited to pursue a deeper relationship with God.
True faith transforms us from the inside out, aligning our hearts with God's will.
(08:05):
Our next takeaway is that it deals with the idea of the inclusivity of God's mercy.
The inclusion of a Samaritan in this story reminds us that God's grace transcends
cultural and social boundaries.
Samaritans were often viewed with disdain by Jewish society Yet,
Jesus commends this man's faith and gratitude This demonstrates that God's love
(08:31):
is available to everyone Regardless of background or status As followers of
Christ We are called to embrace this same inclusivity Sharing God's grace with all people.
And our last takeaway is the importance of glorifying God.
(08:51):
The Samaritan's act of glorifying God serves as a reminder that our blessings
are opportunities to give Him praise.
Worship is not just about attending church or singing hymns.
It is a lifestyle of acknowledging God's goodness in all circumstances.
By glorifying God, we shift our focus from ourselves to Him,
(09:15):
recognizing His sovereignty and grace.
This act of worship deepens our connection with God and serves as a testimony to others.
How often do we find ourselves in the position of the nine lepers,
quick to receive God's blessings, but slow to return thanks?
(09:39):
This scripture challenges us to examine our own hearts and attitudes toward gratitude.
In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to take God's grace for granted.
Yet, as the Samaritan demonstrates, gratitude is not merely a polite response.
It is an act of worship that glorifies God and deepens our relationship with him.
(10:04):
The Samaritan's faith provides a model for us.
He not only acknowledges his healing, but also recognizes the source of that healing.
Do we, like him, fall at Jesus' feet in humble thanksgiving when we experience
his mercy? Or do we, like the nine, move on with our lives without pausing to give God the glory?
(10:30):
This scripture invites us to reflect on the nature of faith.
The lepers trusted Jesus enough to act on his command without immediate evidence of healing.
Their journey to the priests was a journey of faith. In our own lives,
are we willing to step out in faith, trusting God's promises,
(10:52):
even when the outcome is not yet visible?
Finally, the inclusion of the Samaritan in this story, in this scripture,
reminds us of the breadth of God's love.
Jesus' ministry consistently broke down barriers Offering grace to those deemed
(11:16):
unworthy by societal standards As his followers,
we are called to embody that same inclusivity Extending God's love to all,
Let's close out our study of the scripture with another word of prayer.
(11:37):
Lord, thank you for the lessons you have taught us through this story of the
ten lepers and your son Jesus healing them.
Help us to live with hearts full
of gratitude, always recognizing and glorifying you for your blessings.
Strengthen our faith so that we might trust and obey you even when we cannot see the path ahead.
(12:02):
Teach us to extend your love and mercy to everyone breaking down barriers as your son jesus did,
may our lives be a reflection of your grace and your truth in the name of your
son jesus our savior we pray amen.
(12:28):
This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0, so feel free to send us a boost if you
are listening on a new podcast app.
Find your new app now at podcasting2.org slash apps.
That's podcasting2.org slash apps.
Here at Bible Bytes, we operate under what's called the value for value model.
(12:48):
The idea is that we are providing this content to you free each week in hopes
that you are getting value from it and that you then would in turn provide value back to us.
And under the value for value model, this can come in three different forms.
We call them the three T's, time, talent, or treasure.
Time is something as simple as listening to the show each week when it comes out.
(13:13):
It could be something as simple as sharing the show with someone else.
Talent would be offering to assist us in some way with the show by providing
cover art for us for each episode, for providing ideas for scriptures or topics
to create and build lessons and episodes on.
It could be even scripting out a lesson for us, for the show,
(13:34):
and it could even be stepping up and offering to be a part of the show by recording
with us sometime in the future.
Treasure, though, would then be something that is of value. And if you're listening
to a modern podcast app, this is really easy to do.
If you set up a wallet that's connected to that app with Satoshi's very,
very small amounts of Bitcoin, you can stream Satoshi's to the show from those apps.
(13:58):
You can also send a boost, which is a one time pledge of support in an amount
of Satoshi's to the show.
Or you can send a boost to Graham, which is the same as a boost,
but has a message attached.
You can also head to our website and there there's a widget embedded in our
one of our pages, our value for value page where you can use PayPal,
PayPal, Venmo together there to provide support to us as a single time or an ongoing basis.
(14:25):
We also have links there for Albi, for Strike.
Those are items where you can use Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, wallets and things
to transfer support to us.
And we also have a link there where you can provide support to us by purchasing credits on Iphonic.
Iphonic is the tool we use to process our audio to prepare episodes to come out each week.
(14:47):
If you want to learn more about the value for value model and how it is we apply
it to what we're doing here on the show, You can head to our website and check that out.
You can read up on it by going to Bible-Bytes.com slash V4V.
That's Bible-Bytes with a Y, B-Y-T-E-S, dot com slash the letter V,
(15:08):
the number four, and the letter V.
If you have a prayer request, please reach out to us here at the show through
either a Boostagram or through the contact form that's available on our website
that we can take those requests in and share them with our audience in hopes
that we can lift them all up together to the Lord as a unit,
(15:31):
as a collective body of Christ to see what way the Lord is going to address those requests.
We have requests again this week. A lot of them are ones we've had before.
I continue to remember my mom and my dad as he's going through his treatments.
He's almost at the end of the initial round of things and then checking to see where he's at.
(15:55):
We're hoping for good news. We're hoping that these treatments have taken care
of it and that he can then move forward and not have to handle or deal with
the issue of the cancer any longer.
I still remember my mom as she helps him through this process and that she has
the patience and the know-with-all and everything to help him get through it together.
(16:17):
Most importantly, remember both of them that they can reconnect in a church
somewhere with the Lord.
I know where they stand. I know what they believe, but I would love to see them in church again.
Also, I remember family friend Greg. He's going through his whole process of
everything with potential cancer and things. and his wife as well.
She has some health issues and some things are going on there and she's going
(16:41):
to have some, it's kind of an experimental procedure treatment done to see where
she stands with some things and see if it can help her.
So we're gonna lift her up this week as well with him.
Continue to remember Tim Kolekka. Tim still has his health issue.
We're still praying for him.
Tim is a good man. I'm gonna reach out to him again and check on him,
see how he's doing, see how things are going.
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Um another shout out kind
of praise about jimmy clayton that we've prayed for in the past jimmy's doing
very well uh his cancer has has been
almost almost completely beaten he's doing great he's doing fantastic um he's
an amazing man i'm gonna reach out to him i may even stop in and see him uh
this week uh at his at his place of business where he coaches uh youngsters
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in basketball and check with him, make sure he's doing well.
New request this week, I want to lift up my dad's cousin who works for him. His name's Kevin.
Kevin had to have a toe removed. He was injured and he had problems.
And he's having some issues from that. It was a successful procedure and he's
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doing well, but there's a whole process of healing and moving past all this that's going on.
So we want to remember Kevin this week in prayer as we go through that.
Uncle Gary, that's my mom's brother as well, he's been in the hospital this
week. He had pneumonia, but he has recovered.
He's actually gotten to go home, but he's still having some issues.
So we want to remember him in prayer.
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He's become a good Christian man.
He attends church and things, which he didn't when I was young.
But he's kind of geared that way and done well in his life.
I'm proud of him as his nephew, that he's accepted Jesus and he's headed that way.
But we need to remember him for his health. We also still need to remember my
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wife's cousin, Isaac. He's still in the hospital.
He was taken out of intensive care, but he's now back in.
His parents are on their way in from California because he's not doing well.
He's on a ventilator and things.
So we definitely want to pray for him in hopes that God can heal him and make things better for him.
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And then finally, continue when you pray to continue to remember me.
I'm doing well. I hit my four-month goal in the weight loss today.
Very excited. Very happy. Actually exceeded. It went past the goal.
So praise the Lord for that because I know it's his hand and his help that's helping me to get there.
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I still got a ways to go. I had an incident with my leg last week where I missed
work and stuff, and it's still healing from that.
A lot of, you know, what ends up happening is the fluid will build up in my
leg and I'll spike a fever because the leg's swollen up and I can't get it out.
Eventually, I get the fluid will
start making its way out. And then my leg comes back to normal in size.
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Then it starts peeling and looking really bad.
It's not as bad as it looks, but it's still very stressful to deal with and handle.
But I know it's in it's in God's hand. And I'm going to trust him to keep me
on this path and to continue to help me to reach those goals and get healed.
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So as we do each week, let's close out the show with a prayer before we talk
about what we're going to have on our next episode.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for one more week to come together and share and learn from your word.
We lift up these requests today, Lord, my mom and dad, Greg and Kim,
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Tim, Kevin, Gary, Isaac, myself.
These requests that we know you can touch each individual and touch me and provide
answers and things that meet within your will for us.
We trust you in doing that because we know you have the wisdom to direct things in the right way.
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Each week we come together to work and spread your word with hopes that people
are gaining knowledge from it, but also that someone may hear it who's not heard your word,
and it spurs them on to learn more and then accept your son Jesus as their Savior.
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It is in his name that we pray. Amen.
On our next episode, we're going to look at one of the most well-known miracles
in the story of Jesus, and that's when Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in the town of Bethany.
You can find that in John chapter 11. It's pretty much the first two-thirds of the chapter.
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Starts in verse 1, runs all the way up through verse 46. So join us on their
episode next week here on Bible Bites, where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.
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