The Samaritan Woman of Sychar (John 4)
Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Mary Magdalene, and the Samaritan woman have often been portrayed as immoral. What’s with that? This article looks at the Samaritan woman without negative prejudices.
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by Marg | Jun 10, 2016 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Jesus and Women, The Gospel of John: Chapters 1-10, Women in Ministry | 49
Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Mary Magdalene, and the Samaritan woman have often been portrayed as immoral. What’s with that? This article looks at the Samaritan woman without negative prejudices.
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Some Christians believe the Trinity is a model for marriage. Does the Trinity model distinct roles and separate spheres? Is there a hierarchy and subordination in the Divine?
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Ultimately, there is only one sin that really matters as far as salvation and eternal life is concerned.
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This introduction briefly highlights some of John’s objectives in writing his account of Jesus’ earthly ministry. [1000 words]
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You can find the list of books and webpages I have used to write the notes for our study of John’s Gospel here.
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John’s prologue to his Gospel is rich in theology. What did John mean by referring to Jesus as the Word (or logos)? Why did he call Jesus the light?
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In this session we will look at who John the Baptist was. Was he the prophet Elijah? What did he say about Jesus?
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In this study we look briefly at true discipleship, at our priority in ministry, at what Nathaniel was doing, and more.
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The miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana seems frivolous. What did this miracle (sign) mean to John’s Jewish and Greco-Roman audience?
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How do you picture? How does the Jesus portrayed in traditional, religious art stack up against John’s account of Jesus clearing the Temple? [600 words]
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We are saved by believing in, that is, placing our faith and trust in, Jesus. But what does belief and faith really mean? John 2:24 gives us a clue.
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In John’s fourth chapter we meet the Samaritan woman at the well, and read about her life-changing encounter with Jesus. She was very different to Nicodemus.
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