The King Arrives: Mercy and Gratefulness

Have you ever cried out for help—not with demands, but from a place of deep need? In Luke 17, ten lepers call out to Jesus not for healing, but for mercy—a word that acknowledges their unworthiness and their hope in His compassion. In today’s message, Dr. John Neufeld invites us to consider what it means to receive mercy, and how gratitude—or the lack of it—reveals the posture of our hearts. Why did only one return to give thanks? And would we be the one—or among the nine?

The King Arrives: Throughout North American history, there have been two main reactions to monarchy: rebellion or apathy. Some believe the Crown should be rejected, while others see it as largely irrelevant. In short, we wrestle with the idea of kingship. But for followers of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as King is not optional—it’s foundational. In this series, Dr. John Neufeld explores Luke 17–20, showing that the Kingship of Jesus is not only central to the Christian faith, but vital for the world.