We continue our walk through the Gospel of John today and look at Jesus' remarkable interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well in Chapter 4. Jesus not only speaks with her, but engages in a depth of meaning in their discussion not yet seen in His ministry, even in his nighttime chat with Nicodemus in the previous chapter. Jesus' disregard for societal norms that would keep Him from even speaking with such a woman (a Samaritan, a woman, and shall we say morally questionable), much less revealing the universe-changing truths they discuss, quietly conveys volumes. As they discuss the nature of worship and relationship with God, none of the "three strikes" the woman has against her is a barrier to her access to God "in spirit and truth." There are so many layers to this story, we'll unpack it in two halves on consecutive Sundays.
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