John 4
In v1-42, we see Jesus talking to a Samaritan women at Jacob's well in Sychar.
Read more about the significance of Sychar and it's neighboring land Schechem and about the enmity between the Jews and Samaritans.
In my view, the most significant aspect of the story is the compassion Jesus shows for a woman that appears to be ashamed of her unmarried status and beneath the man with whom she is speaking. Jesus demonstrates that everyone is worthy of God's salvation. Wealth, position, behavior, etc. - NOTHING makes anyone any more or less deserving of God's grace. The Prison Fellowship ministry is a great example of this. Luke 23:43 is yet another example - where Jesus saves a criminal crucified with him. There are many more examples of people who've done bad things (Moses, Paul, etc.) but who were redeemed by God and used for His service.
We must reach everyone and snatch as many as possible from the fire!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who loves me - even though You know everything about me, including my sin. You saved me - while I was still sinning! You continue to bless me with grace and so much more...thank You Jesus! I am undeserving. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) v9
In v1-42, we see Jesus talking to a Samaritan women at Jacob's well in Sychar.
Read more about the significance of Sychar and it's neighboring land Schechem and about the enmity between the Jews and Samaritans.
In my view, the most significant aspect of the story is the compassion Jesus shows for a woman that appears to be ashamed of her unmarried status and beneath the man with whom she is speaking. Jesus demonstrates that everyone is worthy of God's salvation. Wealth, position, behavior, etc. - NOTHING makes anyone any more or less deserving of God's grace. The Prison Fellowship ministry is a great example of this. Luke 23:43 is yet another example - where Jesus saves a criminal crucified with him. There are many more examples of people who've done bad things (Moses, Paul, etc.) but who were redeemed by God and used for His service.
We must reach everyone and snatch as many as possible from the fire!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who loves me - even though You know everything about me, including my sin. You saved me - while I was still sinning! You continue to bless me with grace and so much more...thank You Jesus! I am undeserving. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
