Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10) Read: Deuteronomy 13:1 – 16:17 Relate: In a recent issue of National Geographic there was an article about Paul Salopek. He has embarked on the out of Eden…
The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” (John 4:9) Read: Deuteronomy 10:1 – 12:32 Relate: The Jew’s hatred of Samaritans was nothing unique. If you look at…
Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. (John 4:7-8) Read: Deuteronomy 6:1 – 9:29 Relate: I don’t like being needy. Maybe it’s an American thing with our idealization of…
If Jesus wanted to be the Messiah they were expecting, there could not be a better time. If He wanted to set up an earthly kingdom and avoid the scandal of the cross, now was the time. They were ready.
Originally posted 3/13/14 He had to go through Samaria on the way. Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. (John 4:4-6) Read: Deuteronomy 3:21 – 5:33 Relate: The…
The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. (John 3:35) Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 32:1 – 33:56 Relate: I remember reading a short while back a story a man shared about his childhood. When he was about eight years old, one day he returned home from school embarrassed and in tears. On his walk home…
For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. (John 3:34) Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 30:1 – 31:54 Relate: One of the first verses in the Bible I memorized was only ten words long: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” All things. Anything. The…
He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but how few believe what he tells them! Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true. (John 3:32-33) Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 27:1 – 29:40 Relate: A slightly doctored transcription of this testimony to change it a bit from Jack Nicholson’s in A Few…
He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. (John 3:31) Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 25:1 – 26:65 Relate: There are certain things I consider myself good at. I am a prolific…
John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.’ It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him…
