HER STORY: Leaders in the Cause of Christ, The Samaritan Woman, A Disciple of Jesus

Take a close look at this woman, one who may not have been there for Christ's ascension (but, then again, she may have been, as Luke 8:3 indicates many women traveled with Jesus), who said yes to Jesus's call. #SamaritanWoman #WomanattheWell

Woman at the Well

Jesus was thirsty for water, and knew the woman at the well was thirsty for eternal life. But. There is so . . . much . . . more to this story. You may be surprised by what the Greek reveals.

A Time In Between, Part I

God conditions and trains us in the now to prepare us for future triumph.

Gospel of John: Food

John made it clear it was the woman who testified about Jesus, and the whole town was her harvest, not the disciples.โ€™ Oh yes, they would reap the harvest. But she was the sower Now Jesus would rejoice with this woman as her entire town came out to meet Him.

Gospel of John: You Matter

As the Samaritans hearts were moved by Jesusโ€™ words, they invited him to stay. It is one of the few places in scripture where Jesus accepted such an invitation, staying with them two days. Many more put their faith in Jesus, and said to the woman,

Gospel of John: Living Water

There was no missing the metaphor. โ€œLiving waterโ€ was something Jesus bestowed that would spiritually enliven the person receiving it and living it out.

Gospel of John: Thirsty

There is never a time when one person has all the resources and the other person has all the needs. We need each other, and for those who think they have nothing to offer others, and for those who think they have nothing to gain from others (or at least from certain others), here is the truth Jesus modeled that day: Every human interaction involves both, on both sides.