Disciples Take Heed | Luke 17:1-19 | Pastor John Miller

What does it mean to be a true follower of Jesus? In this study of Luke 17:1–19, Pastor John Miller examines the "journey teaching" of Christ as He travels toward Jerusalem. Addressing His disciples, Jesus provides a stern warning to "take heed to yourselves" in three essential areas of the spiritual life. Pastor John breaks down the inevitable nature of offenses and the radical requirement of a forgiving heart. He explores the depth of faithful service, reminding us that we are "unprofitable servants" who serve out of love rather than obligation. Finally, through the miraculous healing of the ten lepers, we see the profound difference between those who receive temporal blessings and the one who returns to receive eternal salvation through a thankful heart. In this study, you will discover: - The Danger of Stumbling Blocks: Why it is better to have a millstone hung about your neck than to offend a "little one." - The Habit of Forgiveness: Why the apostles cried out for "increased faith" when faced with the command to forgive seven times a day. - Faith vs. Object: Understanding that the power of faith is not in its amount, but in its object—Jesus Christ. - The Heart of a Servant: Why God is never our debtor and how to serve the Lord from a place of grace. - The Tenth Leper: Why only one out of ten returned to glorify God and the difference between being healed and being made "whole." 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Journey Teaching of Luke 01:42 - Three Areas of Discipleship: Forgiveness, Faithfulness, Thankfulness 02:23 - Part 1: The Duty of Forgiveness (Verses 1-6) 05:03 - Inevitable Offenses: The Reality of Church Life 06:11 - The Scandalon: Understanding the "Trip Stick" of Sin 07:48 - Warnings Against Stumbling the "Little Ones" 09:41 - The Process of Restoration: Rebuke and Repentance 11:39 - 70 Times 7: Forgiveness as a Pattern, Not Mathematics 14:18 - Increase Our Faith: The Object of Our Trust 16:43 - Part 2: The Duty of Faithfulness (Verses 7-10) 19:47 - Unprofitable Servants: Doing Our Duty for the Master 21:34 - Serving from the Heart vs. Obligating God 23:37 - God Will Never Be Your Debtor: The Reality of Grace 26:10 - Part 3: The Duty of Thankfulness (Verses 11-19) 27:18 - The Ten Lepers and the Ostracism of Disease 29:12 - Jehovah Jireh: God Sees and God Provides 31:43 - Walking in Faith: Healed While They Went 33:34 - The Grateful Samaritan: Glorifying God with a Loud Voice 35:41 - Healed vs. Saved: What it Means to be Made "Whole" 37:52 - Conclusion: A Spiritual Inventory for the Disciple ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #Luke17 #Discipleship #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #Forgiveness #Faithfulness #Thankfulness #TheTenLepers #BibleStudy #GospelOfLuke