Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Egalitarian, Genesis, WOmen, Women of the Bible

Apostle to Samaria: Woman at the Well

Like the disciples before her, and unlike Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman moved from conversation with Jesus to conversion, to co-laboring with Jesus in his ministry. Jesus came to Samaria to transform this woman at the well into a disciple and an apostle.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Gospel of John

Gospel of John: You Matter

As the Samaritans hearts were moved by Jesus’ 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,