Ep. 19 | LUKE 17 | The Best Way to Begin a New Year

Send us Fan MailHappy New Year from the Well Soul Podcast!At the beginning of new seasons, it is always helpful to take a pause to listen, reflect, and pray. How did you see God at work in your life this past season?How did you grow?What can you praise Him for?In this week's podcast episode, Jesus is teaching his disciples (and others listening) about the kingdom of God in a series of teachings and exhortations—as he makes his way to Jerusalem to sacrifice himself for our sins.On His way, as he walks the border between Galilee (Israel) and Samaria, He encounters ten lepers who call out to him.Jesus tells them to go to the priests and present themselves at the temple. Most (if not all) of them would know that such an act was part of the Law, found in Leviticus. If a person had a skin disease and was made well, they were to present themselves to the priest for verification and then they could rejoin the community. Living with a skin disease casted you out of the community and out of temple worship.As the lepers obeyed Jesus' words and walked toward Jerusalem, they were healed! But only one came back to thank Jesus and praise God—a Samaritan.Samaritans were despised by the Jews because they were considered "half-breeds", intermarried Jews with other surrounding people groups. Jesus called the Samaritan a "foreigner" (Luke 17:18). But this half-breed foreigner was the only one that declared his gratitude to Jesus.---How about us? Do we march on when God works in our lives and forget to pause to praise and worship Him? Or do we stop like the Samaritan and worship God for what He does? Listen to this week's episode and take a moment to ponder and worship God for what He has done in your life as you being this new year.----NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS?Perfect time to create rhythms to help you become all God created you to be.Download a copy of "8 Steps for Creating Well Soul Rhythms" HERE.BUY ME A COFFEEto support the production of this podcast.INHABITING THE HOLIDAYSYour guide to experiencing a purposeful HOLY day season.SUBSCRIBE to the WELL SOUL MONTHLY.RESOURCES:Bible Study for Luke: Latte with Luke by Dr. Sandra Glahn.Videos for Luke: Bible Project Luke 1–9, Luke 10–24Well Soul Resources10 Questions to Ask for Spiritual RenewalIs it okay to question God?S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide to Inductive Bible Study.4 Simple ideas to read Scripture when you don't have time.1 Practice to walk closely with Jesus.BIBLE READING APPS:Read ScriptureBible AppFREE ONLINE STUDY BIBLESPONSOR:Socialremix.co  create more than 30CONTACT:[email protected]