It was a time in Jerusalem when the young royal princes were absorbed in their tasks and training. A prophet in the area was proclaiming that judgment was coming. Yet, there were so many other prophets proclaiming, “All is well.” Since there were so many more prophets saying God was in the process of blessing […]
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Read John 4:16-19 In the previous verses, Jesus asked if this woman would like living water. She would! Now Jesus is about to get into her personal business. Here comes that first dosage of living water for her to consume and penetrate her very soul. Jesus asks her to get your husband. Bring him back
Read John 4: 7-15 A Samaritan woman approaches Jacob’s well. It was noon, her usual time, but this time something was different. A man was sitting there as if he were waiting for her. He asks her for a drink. The woman looks closer as she approaches the well. This is a Jewish man, a
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Read John 4:4-9, Focus on 4-6 Have you ever wondered about Bible translations and their accuracy? I had that question when reading verse 4. My version states “Now He had to go through Samaria.” Did Jesus really HAVE to go? Was this a correct translation? How many sermons and teachings have we heard from others
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Read John 4:1-3 This chapter starts with the reason for the journey that is to unfold in this story. Not only was John the Baptist and his disciples baptizing people, but Jesus’ disciples were as well. The previous chapter in John verse 23 mentions that people were constantly coming out to be baptized. This was
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When we think of treasure, what comes to mind? What about an old movie of pirates and their treasure chests filled with gems, gold, and silver? What adventures did these men pursue to obtain it? And when they found treasure, did they use it or bury it somewhere? Have you ever come across the statement
I have heard it said that if you get 4 Jewish people in a room to discuss something, there will be 5 different opinions. That statement has resonated with me over time and has helped me understand that we are going to have different viewpoints. We come from diverse backgrounds, talents, and institutions of training
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When studying Ephesians, I was reminded that all of us have our pit experiences. There are no exceptions, no matter the severity of our past actions. We are all guilty of something, somewhere. We are also shown the love of God, His mercy, grace, and kindness. He desires to pull us out of our mess
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To Begin: Read a selection of scripture. Start with a chapter or select a grouping of verses that many Bibles have. For example, starting with the Book of Genesis. Read Chapter One. Or read the section called “The Creation” or “The Beginning” which some Bibles show as Genesis 1:1-2:3. Read the selection without looking at
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I had a brand-new pair of boots. It was the new style. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, so this was a special occasion to show them off. There was a mini-forest area, complete with a little swamp by our house where the kids of the neighborhood would venture from time to time.
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