Leprosy - A Picture of What Happens to Your Soul
Numbers 12 · December 13, 2022
In this episode of Hot Topics, Pastor Robert Furrow of Calvary Church discusses leprosy as a metaphor for sin. He explains how leprosy affects the body and how it is similar to sin in its effects on the soul. He also discusses the story of Jesus healing ten lepers and the importance of thankfulness in our relationship with God.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:27 What is leprosy?
01:10 The incubation phase of leprosy is between 5 and 7 years
01:24 Leprosy attacks the skin and nerves
01:58 Leprosy affects the cartilage in the body
02:35 Leprosy in the Bible is a type of sin (Numbers 12)
03:04 Naaman’s leprosy healed (2 Kings 5)
04:09 How leprosy is like sin - #1 Leprosy brought separation
04:41 #2 Leprosy affects your ability to feel
05:06 #3 Leprosy takes time to show effects
05:27 Jesus heals ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
07:14 What the bible says about mercy (Hebrews 4:16)
07:32 #1 We have access to God by the work of Jesus on the cross
07:41 #2 God gives mercy because of His great love (Ephesians 2:4-5)
08:12 #3 Mercies are renewed each day (Lamentations 3:22-23)
08:47 They were cleansed (Luke 17:14)
10:56 The reasons Jesus told them to go to the priests - #1 Emphasis on Scripture
11:17 #2 Make a Statement to the priests, #3 Gave them a step of faith
11:37 Healed and glorified God (Luke 17:15)
12:01 He returned and gave thanks to Jesus (Luke 17:16)
12:20 Your faith has made you well (Luke 17:17)
13:09 Benefits of thankfulness - #1 Puts us in the will of God (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
13:39 #2 Thankfulness brings peace (Philippians 4:6-7)
14:16 #3 Brings us to Christ (Luke 17:15-16)
