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Send us a textSacred Catholic Art, let's get into it. This week Madeline joins Court and Meghan to discuss the beauty and importance of sacred art. She highlights some of her favorite pieces and what they portray, she dives into the art history of it all, and she talks about the importance of praying with all of this. Making time for beautiful, traditional art is so important and such an easy way to delight with your Catholic communities and within your own prayer life. This is the Catholic podcast about art that you've been looking for. Discussion Questions:Are you super familiar with Catholic art? Do you have a favorite artist that you typically gravitate towards? Whether they're Catholic or secular? (There's no wrong answer here).How often do you pray with art?The Little Catholic: To Shop handmade Catholic jewelry that lasts, head to www.thelittlecatholic.com and use code DAILYNOTHINGS20 for 20% off your order.Link to Madeline's Website: https://www.adportacaeli.com/Links to Art Pieces Discussed in Episode (Plus Some!):Christ and the Samaritan Woman: https://www.wikiart.org/en/henryk-siemiradzki/christ-and-the-samaritan-womanThe Angelus - https://www.adportacaeli.com/post/the-angelusCaravaggio Posts - https://www.adportacaeli.com/post/calling-of-saint-matthewhttps://www.adportacaeli.com/post/salome-receives-the-head-of-john-the-baptistReturn of the Prodigal Son - https://www.adportacaeli.com/post/the-return-of-the-prodigal-sonSelect few Mary posts: https://www.adportacaeli.com/post/the-annunciationhttps://www.adportacaeli.com/post/the-immaculate-conceptionhttps://www.adportacaeli.com/post/the-monk-by-the-seahttps://beatahome.com/collections/spring/products/the-artists-wife-in-the-garden-paperhttps://philamuseum.org/collection/object/72197https://beatahome.com/collections/the-holy-family/products/rest-on-the-flight-into-egypt-paper-1https://www.adportacaeli.com/post/penitent-magdalenehttps://www.adportacaeli.com/post/christ-in-the-house-of-martha-and-maryhttps://beatahome.com/collections/christmas/products/adoration-of-the-shepherds-paper-3Support our podcast AND receive extra content by joining our Patreon for only $5 a month at https://www.patreon.com/TheDailyNothingsPodcast Thanks for listening to The Daily Nothings Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and leave a rate and review.
Come As You Are Series - The Samaritan Woman at the WellJohn 4:39-42 “Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of your words that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.”I like this verse because it shows how important it is that we talk about our faith and how much God is doing for us. The opening sentence in this verse says, “Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony.” What if she didn't tell anyone what had happened? What if she was too afraid of what others might think to talk about it? She was already an outcast because of her lifestyle. She had five different husbands over the years, and when she met Jesus, the man she was currently living with was not her husband. The reason she was getting water at the hottest time of day was that she was too ashamed to get water in the morning when the rest of the women got their water. She did not want to be the center of attention. She didn't want everyone looking at her, and yet she ran to town to tell everyone about Jesus. I wonder if all those people would have been saved if she had been too afraid to tell her story. If she was too afraid to share her excitement over Jesus and what He did for her. The reason I ask is that I sometimes feel afraid to share. Sometimes I get a prompting from the Holy Spirit to say something to someone, and all this fear and doubt go through my mind. I wonder what that person will think of me if I say it. I wonder if I will sound crazy or stupid. I wonder if they will even listen or if they will just walk away. I wonder if they will be mean. It sounds like this woman did not think about it at all. She had a conversation with Jesus and then ran right to town to tell everyone about it. I want her courage, her boldness, her humility. Or maybe her impulsiveness, if she ran off without even thinking about it. Maybe I need more of that when it comes to Jesus. Maybe I just need to act first and think later when it comes to following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wondered if something you say or do could have this effect on people? It can. It might have already. A lot of times, it is for us to plant the seeds but not to see the harvest. We have no idea how our words and actions can affect the course of someone's life. Sometimes we say something, and the person we say it to doesn't really think much of it, but then down the road, they see the significance of it. Think back to all the people who have been influential in your life. Did you know at the time they were going to be so influential? Did you know that the advice they gave you was going to shape the kind of person you would become? Are those people still alive? Could you tell them now how influential they were? They may not know.We don't usually see the good in us as much as others do. It is an interesting experiment to ask those who know you well to tell you what they see in you, what they feel your strengths are, and what your weaknesses are. I was reading a book titled “The Miracle Morning” and the author Hal Elrod suggested sending an email to those closest to you, this can include family, friends, and coworkers. He suggests you email them and ask them to tell you the top 2-3 areas of weakness you may have, and then also some areas of strength. He said it is a great way to see if you are living life intentionally and if you are giving off the vibe you want to give off. At the end of the book, he gave a sample email to send out. I think if you asked others how they see you, you would be surprised. They will see things in you to admire and look up to, and you may not see them.The verse ends by saying that although the people in the town started to believe in Jesus because of her words, now they believe because they heard Jesus for themselves. I love this part too because I feel it takes the pressure off of me. I just have to tell my story, I just have to talk about what Jesus has done for me, and hopefully that will be enough to lead people to find Jesus. It is not my responsibility to make them Christian, to save their soul, to teach them everything they need to know about Jesus. Jesus will do that. It is just my job to tell them about my encounter. If I tell people how God is working in my life, that will be enough to get them to seek God so they can find out more. I truly believe our stories are powerful enough to bring others to Christ, and this verse is a great witness to that. Sometimes we think our story is not big enough, interesting enough, or important enough to tell others. We feel we have lived a boring, normal life, and so others won't want to hear about it. This is a lie from the enemy. He knows how important our stories are, and he knows others need to hear them. There isn't a single person who gets through this life without hardships, without struggles. Maybe you feel your struggles are small compared to others, and yet someone else might be having the same struggle you had, and they feel like it is so overwhelming. God might be doing big, amazing things in your life, and that is awesome. Tell people about it. God might be doing small, almost unnoticeable things in your life, and that is amazing too; tell people about it. There are some people, a lot of people, who don't know God. They don't know that the reason everything went so well and things fell into place so nicely is because of God. However, if you tell them about the little ways you see God showing up in your life, they will start to see Him in their life as well. I know it is hard to speak up sometimes. I know this world doesn't seem to be super friendly to people who want to talk about Jesus. I know there are a million reasons we can come up with for why we shouldn't share our story. I know the enemy is whispering in your ear that you don't have anything to share. He is saying your life is too boring, and no one wants to hear about your life. I know all of that, and yet if you read this verse, hopefully you can see the importance of sharing your story anyway. What if your story was the story someone needs to hear today to find Jesus, or to come back to Jesus? Can we join together and be brave enough to share our story so that we can bring others to know Jesus? Can we do that for God? If you feel like you are not brave enough, I know I am not some days, then ask God for help. He gives us what we ask for, especially if we are asking for things that will help us build up the kingdom of God. How is God working in your life, and who can you talk to about it today?Another thing I thought of when I was thinking about this story is the fact that Jesus chose this particular woman to reveal his identity to. She was a Samaritan, and Jews were not supposed to associate with Samaritans. She was a woman, and men weren't supposed to talk with women they didn't know. Yet God chose this Samaritan woman to be the first person to whom He revealed his true identity. God chose her, and He is choosing you, too!God has a purpose for each one of us. I was going to say, “If God wants to use you, He will.” However, I don't believe it is a matter of “if”. God definitely wants to use you; He wants to use all of us to help Him build up His Kingdom. Whatever you feel God putting on your heart, know that He chose you for a reason. Maybe that thing you feel is a weakness is the exact reason God chose you. Maybe he is going to use that weakness to help you talk to others with that same weakness? Maybe your addiction to alcohol makes you perfectly suited to bring his good news to others with an addiction to alcohol. God will use all our mistakes, all of our pain, all of our sins, for good if we let Him. Don't listen to that inner voice that tells you God wouldn't use you. That is the voice of the enemy trying to keep you down because he knows God has powerful plans for you, and the enemy is worried about what will happen if you step into those plans. God knows you are not perfect, and that is exactly why He wants to use you. Let Him. Say Yes. Surrender to God, and He will use you. You are exactly who He wants. Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Please help us see how you are working in our lives. Please open our eyes to all you do for us and help give us the boldness to share it. Dad, we are asking you to help us spread our story to all those we meet so they can start to see you working in their lives. We ask that you help us not to believe the enemy's lies that our story is boring or that we don't have anything to say. We love you, Lord, you are working in our lives, and we want to share that with others. We just need your help to do that. Thank you, Lord! We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Just two more weeks to sign up for retreat. Check out the link in the show notes for details. I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in May 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is,Come As You Are Series - The Samaritan Woman at the WellJohn 4:39-42 “Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of your words that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.”I like this verse because it shows how important it is that we talk about our faith and how much God is doing for us. The opening sentence in this verse says, “Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony.” What if she didn't tell anyone what had happened? What if she was too afraid of what others might think to talk about it? She was already an outcast because of her lifestyle. She had five different husbands over the years, and when she met Jesus, the man she was currently living with was not her husband. The reason she was getting water at the hottest time of day was that she was too ashamed to get water in the morning when the rest of the women got their water. She did not want to be the center of attention. She didn't want everyone looking at her, and yet she ran to town to tell everyone about Jesus. I wonder if all those people would have been saved if she had been too afraid to tell her story. If she was too afraid to share her excitement over Jesus and what He did for her. The reason I ask is that I sometimes feel afraid to share. Sometimes I get a prompting from the Holy Spirit to say something to someone, and all this fear and doubt go through my mind. I wonder what that person will think of me if I say it. I wonder if I will sound crazy or stupid. I wonder if they will even listen or if they will just walk away. I wonder if they will be mean. It sounds like this woman did not think about it at all. She had a conversation with Jesus and then ran right to town to tell everyone about it. I want her courage, her boldness, her humility. Or maybe her impulsiveness, if she ran off without even thinking about it. Maybe I need more of that when it comes to Jesus. Maybe I just need to act first and think later when it comes to following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wondered if something you say or do could have this effect on people? It can. It might have already. A lot of times, it is for us to plant the seeds but not to see the harvest. We have no idea how our words and actions can affect the course of someone's life. Sometimes we say something, and the person we say it to doesn't really think much of it, but then down the road, they see the significance of it. Think back to all the people who have been influential in your life. Did you know at the time they were going to be so influential? Did you know that the advice they gave you was going to shape the kind of person you would become? Are those people still alive? Could you tell them now how influential they were? They may not know.We don't usually see the good in us as much as others do. It is an interesting experiment to ask those who know you well to tell you what they see in you, what they feel your strengths are, and what your weaknesses are. I was reading a book titled “The Miracle Morning” and the author Hal Elrod suggested sending an email to those closest to you, this can include family, friends, and coworkers. He suggests you email them and ask them to tell you the top 2-3 areas of weakness you may have, and then also some areas of strength. He said it is a great way to see if you are living life intentionally and if you are giving off the vibe you want to give off. At the end of the book, he gave a sample email to send out. I think if you asked others how they see you, you would be surprised. They will see things in you to admire and look up to, and you may not see them.The verse ends by saying that although the people in the town started to believe in Jesus because of her words, now they believe because they heard Jesus for themselves. I love this part too because I feel it takes the pressure off of me. I just have to tell my story, I just have to talk about what Jesus has done for me, and hopefully that will be enough to lead people to find Jesus. It is not my responsibility to make them Christian, to save their soul, to teach them everything they need to know about Jesus. Jesus will do that. It is just my job to tell them about my encounter. If I tell people how God is working in my life, that will be enough to get them to seek God so they can find out more. I truly believe our stories are powerful enough to bring others to Christ, and this verse is a great witness to that. Sometimes we think our story is not big enough, interesting enough, or important enough to tell others. We feel we have lived a boring, normal life, and so others won't want to hear about it. This is a lie from the enemy. He knows how important our stories are, and he knows others need to hear them. There isn't a single person who gets through this life without hardships, without struggles. Maybe you feel your struggles are small compared to others, and yet someone else might be having the same struggle you had, and they feel like it is so overwhelming. God might be doing big, amazing things in your life, and that is awesome. Tell people about it. God might be doing small, almost unnoticeable things in your life, and that is amazing too; tell people about it. There are some people, a lot of people, who don't know God. They don't know that the reason everything went so well and things fell into place so nicely is because of God. However, if you tell them about the little ways you see God showing up in your life, they will start to see Him in their life as well. I know it is hard to speak up sometimes. I know this world doesn't seem to be super friendly to people who want to talk about Jesus. I know there are a million reasons we can come up with for why we shouldn't share our story. I know the enemy is whispering in your ear that you don't have anything to share. He is saying your life is too boring, and no one wants to hear about your life. I know all of that, and yet if you read this verse, hopefully you can see the importance of sharing your story anyway. What if your story was the story someone needs to hear today to find Jesus, or to come back to Jesus? Can we join together and be brave enough to share our story so that we can bring others to know Jesus? Can we do that for God? If you feel like you are not brave enough, I know I am not some days, then ask God for help. He gives us what we ask for, especially if we are asking for things that will help us build up the kingdom of God. How is God working in your life, and who can you talk to about it today?Another thing I thought of when I was thinking about this story is the fact that Jesus chose this particular woman to reveal his identity to. She was a Samaritan, and Jews were not supposed to associate with Samaritans. She was a woman, and men weren't supposed to talk with women they didn't know. Yet God chose this Samaritan woman to be the first person to whom He revealed his true identity. God chose her, and He is choosing you, too!God has a purpose for each one of us. I was going to say, “If God wants to use you, He will.” However, I don't believe it is a matter of “if”. God definitely wants to use you; He wants to use all of us to help Him build up His Kingdom. Whatever you feel God putting on your heart, know that He chose you for a reason. Maybe that thing you feel is a weakness is the exact reason God chose you. Maybe he is going to use that weakness to help you talk to others with that same weakness? Maybe your addiction to alcohol makes you perfectly suited to bring his good news to others with an addiction to alcohol. God will use all our mistakes, all of our pain, all of our sins, for good if we let Him. Don't listen to that inner voice that tells you God wouldn't use you. That is the voice of the enemy trying to keep you down because he knows God has powerful plans for you, and the enemy is worried about what will happen if you step into those plans. God knows you are not perfect, and that is exactly why He wants to use you. Let Him. Say Yes. Surrender to God, and He will use you. You are exactly who He wants. Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Please help us see how you are working in our lives. Please open our eyes to all you do for us and help give us the boldness to share it. Dad, we are asking you to help us spread our story to all those we meet so they can start to see you working in their lives. We ask that you help us not to believe the enemy's lies that our story is boring or that we don't have anything to say. We love you, Lord, you are working in our lives, and we want to share that with others. We just need your help to do that. Thank you, Lord! We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Just two more weeks to sign up for retreat. CLICK HERE for details. I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in May 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Fear not, my children. I bear you up on eagle's wings. I lead you in ways of righteousness. We are friends. Both heaven and earth shine upon each of my children.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace
Send us a textThe story of the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well is familiar to many, but what if everything we thought we knew about her was filtered through centuries of misinterpretation? Dr. Caryn Reeder joins us for a paradigm-shifting conversation that challenges traditional views of this remarkable biblical figure.For generations, sermons have painted the Samaritan woman as a sexual sinner—a prostitute, a fallen woman. Yet as Dr. Reeder points out, the text of John 4 never once mentions sin or forgiveness. This deliberate sexualization and minimization of her story has had far-reaching consequences, contributing to the silencing of women's voices in Christian communities.What emerges instead is the portrait of a theological intellectual who engages Jesus in the longest recorded conversation in the Gospel of John. Unlike Nicodemus—the powerful, educated man who meets Jesus in darkness and leaves confused—this nameless Samaritan woman meets Jesus in broad daylight and demonstrates remarkable spiritual insight. She becomes what Dr. Reeder calls a "paragon"—a touchstone against which discipleship should be measured.The contrast couldn't be more striking: a marginalized woman becomes the first evangelist while the religious elite remain in darkness. This reversal challenges everything we think we know about spiritual authority and who God chooses to work through. When understood in its historical context, the Samaritan woman's marital history reflects the harsh realities that women faced in the ancient world, rather than a moral failure.This conversation invites us to reconsider how we read scripture and how we value voices in our communities. What might happen if we recognized the theological contributions of those we've overlooked? How might our understanding of leadership transform if we truly saw this woman as Jesus saw her?Learn more about Dr. Reeder's work: Westmont Order Caryn's book: The Samaritan Woman's StorySupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
Christ revealed Himself differently to the Samaritan Woman, Nicodemus and Saul of Tarsus
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In this follow up to last week's message we examine the aftershocks of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan Woman at the well in John 4. We look at the disciple's response to the encounter and how that relates to the modern American church. We also break down what Jesus meant when he declared that the type of worshipers that God desires worship Him in Spirit and Truth. John 4:19-26, 27-38. Part two of The Woman at the Well encounterThank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715
The Gospel of John Week 6 Scripture: John 3:22-4:30, Jeremiah 2:13, Ezekiel 47. Today we look at the character of Jesus and into His identity in the story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well. Great Points from Today's Study: Jesus is the groom and His people are the bride Jesus is above all! God gives the Spirit without limit! Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life Tensions amongst the people were high so Jesus heads to Galilee and decides to go through Samaria on the way. Jesus always has purpose and follows what The Father tells Him This woman didn't know it but she needed something from the Lord. She didn't know that Jesus was going to change her. Pastor shares about who the Samaritans were. The basic difference in their beliefs with the Jews was a difference in where they were to worship. Though the rest of their beliefs were the same the Jews did not like the Samaritans at all and would not associate with them or even talk to them. The meeting with the woman happens at Jacob's well in Samaria, at noon The time is important as women typically went to get the water for the day early in the morning. But it was noon when this woman was coming to the well. Why was she at the well at noon when other women were not there? We surmise it is because she maybe is shunned based on her lifestyle Jesus sits down by the well and proceeds to talk to the Samaritan woman, something that is just not done because men did not speak to women in public let alone a Samaritan woman Jesus asks her for a drink She's surprised Jesus talks to her. Jesus is not a rule follower! She asks why He would ask her for water. Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” God is the giver of Living Water (Jeremiah 2:13) - Jesus is claiming deity. Jesus tells her that anyone who drinks the water He gives will never thirst again. Jesus is speaking spiritually He alone quenches the thirst of our souls - He wants to fill up her needy soul with His Himself! Jesus told her much about herself - He knew her - He know all about her life He knows us too! Jesus tells her “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24) It is by the Holy Spirit that we understand who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit is the comforter, counselor and advocate. Real worship isn't where you go, it's who you know Real worship is not a matter of a place, real worship is a matter of a Person. Real worship is knowing the Messiah and the Holy Spirit that He gives. Real worship is not about ritual of where one worships, worship is about relationship with the one we worship! Jesus declares to her that He is the I AM. He is the Messiah - He is God! The Living God! The Living Water. She returns to town - forgetting that she probably is seen as an outcast, and shunned and instead tells everybody about Jesus! She can't help herself but to share all about Him! What we learn: No one in need is ever turned away by Jesus. Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 The Gospel of John study is part five of five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Many people have come to faith after reading only this book of the Bible. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details in the Gospel of John. We can now understand it as the most Jewish rather than the most “Gentile/Greek” of the Gospels, and when we do that we see many things that we missed before. Our 2 year study of the gospels is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time!
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Theme: How the Lord Jesus leads the Samaritan woman to the living water. His approach is: 1. Unbiased;2. Respectful;3. Obedient.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Willem B. SlompTexts:John 4:1–26John 4:1–42
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Finding Jesus in Unexpected Places // Finding –The Samaritan Woman at the Well John 4:1-42 (NIV)“Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won't get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.” He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.” “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he. Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people,“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him. Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.Don't you have a saying, ‘It's still four months until harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps' is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”Deuteronomy 25:5 (NIV)“If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband's brother shall take her and marry her and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law to her.” Mark 12:18-23 (NIV)“Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died without leaving any children. The second one married the widow, but he also died, leaving no child. It was the same with the third. In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too. At the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?” John 4:27 (NIV)“Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” John 4:27 (MSG)“Just then his disciples came back. They were shocked. They couldn't believe he was talking with that kind of a woman. No one said what they were all thinking, but their faces showed it.” Jesus not only walked through cultural barriers, but he also walked through racial barriers. Jesus not only walked through cultural barriers and racial barriers, but he also walked through religious/traditional barriers. John 4:20-24 (NIV)“Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you people say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Jesus brings the focus from the practice to the purpose. John 4:10-14 (NIV)“Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” She said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep; where then do You get that living water? You are not greater than our father Jacob, are You, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself and his sons and his cattle?” Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.” Revelation 22:17 (NASB)“Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”
July 6, 2025. Ethan Davis. www.machiasvalley.org Text: John 3:22-36; John 4:1-38 Sermon Points: 1) God isn't interested in methods and programs to achieve effective ministry. 2) Sin is a roadblock to the progression of our individual and collective relationship with God. 3) We plant the seeds and water them, but God gives the increase.
Today we turn to John chapter four, and verses ten through twenty-four, which is the inspiration for our present series, “In Spirit and in Truth.” Here Jesus has a conversation with a Samaritan Woman, and conveys something profound. You'll soon see the sort of worship that pleases God. It's something that is to occur all throughout the day, every day, with sincerity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29
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John 4:27-42 | 22 June 2025
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“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.” Col 4:5. Jesus was asked, ”Who is my neighbor?” He gives us answers throughout scripture: “The Good Samaritan,” “The Great Commission,” The Samaritan Woman” and in his compassion for the least, the last, the lost.. We can turn to the timely wisdom of the Bible to live out the Gospel. Whether in foreign global missions, when we welcome immigrants to our country, or right down the street, we fulfill a significant purpose as commanded by Jesus. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34 Hear how people from other nations and religions are surrendering their lives to Him. Jenny welcomes back Melanie Azarcon, who serves as a Partner & Church Liaison for Healthbridge Global International. After years of chronic illness with no cures and no answers - God gave her a gift - connecting her to the suffering of people in other parts of the world who don't have access to any healthcare and God changed her life and many more lives - because of her suffering. With her is Jon Hallsted - Founder and President of Healthbridge Global International and Paul Bagai, Minister of Discipleship, Young Adults and Missions at First Baptist Knoxville located in our downtown area, who became connected Health Bridge Global International and their mission. For more info their website is Healthbridgeglobal.org.
This teaching from John 4 (The Samaritan Woman) has an emphasis on the unpredictable leadership of Jesus. We believe God will use this message to breathe fresh life into our Body and giving us a jolt that will launch the next season of our mission together.
Deciding on my major in college really wasn't that hard for me. I knew I wanted my studies to focus on the Bible and speech. I wanted to learn more about His Word so that I could communicate it clearly to those around me. So that's what I did: I majored in communication and minored in biblical studies, taking as many classes as I could to understand more about the Bible and spiritual formation. The truth is, as much as I love supporting women as they seek healing in God and as they journal together with Him, one of my biggest passions is teaching God's Word. You can see how the two go hand-in-hand, yet they are also distinct. Separate. Teaching His Word has looked different for me over the years. Sometimes I was teaching children, sometimes youth, sometimes adults. Sometimes in small group settings, other times in large group ones. Always teaching in my local church, yet also sometimes teaching as a guest in places like retreats and conferences. And today, you get a special treat. Because I'm sharing a message I gave titled “Love Does That,” which is where my business name comes from. I originally gave this message in 2016. I started Love Does That in 2018. Which means I am now 7 years into this thing. Though there have been a few twists and turns along the way as I continue to discern how God wants me to use this space for Him, it is always an absolute honor and a privilege for me to use His Word to stir up the faith of others. So I invite you to join me as we go back and listen to the message that started it all. Kari >> Speaking http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking RELATED EPISODES: · Episode 106: Leading As An Introvert · Episode 57: A Heart to Heart with Women's Ministries Leaders: You've Got to Reach Out to Those in Your Church Who Are Hurting · Episode 12: Caring for Hurting Kids at Your Church: 3 Powerful But Simple Things You Can Do · Bonus Episode: Dry Bones: A Resurrection Story ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week grief and trauma journaling program http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently Music by DappyTKeys
Message - James Kendall Scripture - John 4 Date - June 1, 2025
Message - James Kendall Scripture - John 4 Date - June 1st, 2025
Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost. The Lord's encounter with the Samaritan Woman manifests the way in which Divine Grace penetrates the human heart, bringing about a resurrection from sin, unhappiness, and shame to a transformed life of purpose, joy and holiness. Click the icon below to listen.
The Samaritan Woman During the Holy 50 Days - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
The Testimony of the Samaritan Woman - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ
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Let's use our "Biblical Imagination" (credit Michael Card) to put ourselves into the greatest stories of the Bible. Let's receive the same challenges that Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman at the well receive. Let's put our first steps of faith into the gap that Jesus leaves. This is the best of John. Today we'll hear the best line in the Bible because it is the best reality of the gospelhttps://youtu.be/jyiqKfaGEXA
The Underdogs of the BibleSermon by Pastor Krystle Kearns Discover powerful lessons from overlooked women in the Bible who transformed from broken beginnings to extraordinary purpose. Learn how Jochebed's faith, Hannah's persistence, Rahab's redemption, and the Samaritan Woman's transformation reveal God's power to use imperfect people. Perfect for anyone struggling with feeling unworthy or disqualified from making an impact. Topics include overcoming shame, finding purpose in pain, spiritual transformation, biblical women, faith journey, redemption stories, spiritual growth, finding hope, divine purpose, personal development, Christian living, biblical teaching, spiritual encouragement, life transformation, faith inspiration, women in the Bible, spiritual healing, overcoming past mistakes, God's purpose, finding identity in Christ. https://www.ffc.church (Our Website) https://www.facebook.com/freedomfellowshipokc (Follow us on Facebook) Were you blessed by this message? Give to help us spread the gospel https://www.ffc.church/give
Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost. The Lord's encounter with the Samaritan Woman manifests the way in which Divine Grace penetrates the human heart, bringing about a resurrection from sin, unhappiness, and shame to a transformed life of purpose, joy and holiness. Click the icon below to listen.
John 4 : 1 - 42 1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), 3 He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?" For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, "Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." 11 The woman said to Him, "Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?" 13 Jesus answered and said to her, "Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life." 15 The woman said to Him, "Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw." 16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." 17 The woman answered and said, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You have well said, "I have no husband,' 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly." 19 The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship." 21 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." 25 The woman said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (who is called Christ). "When He comes, He will tell us all things." 26 Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am He." 27 And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why are You talking with her?" 28 The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" 30 Then they went out of the city and came to Him. 31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." 32 But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?" .............
Book of John Series: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman John 4:1-45 Pastor Jeremy
This is the longest recorded conversation Jesus has with any individual—and it's no accident. When He meets the woman at the well, He breaks every social and cultural norm, reaching past her surface to address the deepest longing of her heart. In that moment, He offers her not judgment, but the greatest fulfillment she could ever receive.Welcome to Antioch Georgetown!We are a church in Georgetown, TX our mission is simple--Leading people to follow Christ in a life-changing way.Get Connected:Our App: https://antiochgt.com/appWebsite: https://antiochgt.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/antiochgtxX: https://twitter.com/antiochgtxInstagram: https://instagram.com/antiochgtx
In this powerful and inspiring episode, we delve into one of the most significant encounters in the Bible - the story of the Woman at the Well. This extraordinary meeting between Jesus and a Samaritan woman is a testament to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.
Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Series: Come and SeeOverview: We will be unpacking John 4. To access our message notes, click here.Passage: John 4Speaker: Tim Howey (4/6/25)
In this episode of Normal Christian Life, we talk about the significance of silence, especially during the season of Lent. Reflecting on Jesus' 40 days in the desert and the importance of stillness, this discussion reveals how silence can enhance our spiritual lives, cultivate holiness, and foster a deeper connection with God. Joined by insightful quotes from saints and personal testimonies, this episode offers practical steps for incorporating silence into our daily lives, ensuring that even in a noisy world, we can find moments of divine encounter and peace. 00:00 Introduction to Silence and Lent 00:24 Jesus' 40 Days in the Desert 01:14 Addiction to Noise 02:11 Cultural Challenges and Silence 06:51 Historical Perspectives on Silence 15:51 Personal Experiences with Silence 23:52 The Importance of Silence in Prayer 25:42 Encountering God in Silence 37:58 The Gift of Receiving in Prayer 38:11 The Samaritan Woman and Living Water 38:34 The Challenge of Active Prayer 38:53 The Role of Passivity in Prayer 39:32 Faith and the Efficacy of Prayer 41:13 The Importance of Silence in Prayer 43:33 Quotes on Silence and Prayer 45:32 Personal Experiences with Silent Retreats 48:34 The Role of Silence in Cultivating Holiness 56:42 Practical Tips for Cultivating Silence 01:04:31 The Impact of Silence on Daily Life 01:12:33 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer
Listen To Full Sermon: "Sunday of the Samaritan Woman | 2025" @ Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church - La Vergne, TN ~ March 23, 2025https://soundcloud.com/his-grace-bishop-youssef/sunday-of-the-samaritan-woman-2025-arabic
What can we learn about Jesus from his encounter with the Samaritan Woman? What can we learn from her response?
Kirk Walden explores the examples of Peter and the Samaritan Woman in the Bible to illustrate how Jesus sees us in ways we may not fully recognize ourselves. His clear and compassionate view of who we are and the potential … Continue reading →
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Fr. Mattingly walks through the four steps that Jesus takes in bringing the Samaritan woman to a point of conversion and faith.
4th Sunday Sermon of the Great Fast @ Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church - La Vergne, TN ~ March 23, 2025 | Paremhotep 14, 1741
Larry Grays continues our Changemaker series by showing us how Jesus changed the life of the Samaritan Woman.
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