So whats your story? )9The Samaritan woman said to Him, How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria? (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.). He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.13Jesus said to her,Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again,14butwhoever drinks of the water that I will give himwill never be thirsty again. The Word in Life Study Bible, New Testament Edition, (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville; 1993), pp. Examples: In 25 instances, it was the other party who started the discussion. We need Johns in our life in order to survive, I think. He reveals the gross parts of her immorality, but also shows that its not enough to make Him bail on her as He sticks around to keep talking with her. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Judas:Judas is easily the most disliked character in the passion; he is the betrayer. Jesus encountered several people in his passion. 10Jesus 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 youliving water.11The woman said to Him, Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Examples: Few were in religious settings. Douglas Connelly (M.Div. So use Him. The woman at the well personal encounter with Jesus, John 4:17-26. So, ensure thats significant to you too. Crowd filled with wonder and amazement, Assorted sick and demon-possessed people brought by friends and relatives, People carried people out into the street so Peters shadow would fall on them, All cured. After it, you will do everything in his name. 41And many more believedbecause of His word.42They said to the woman, It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves,and we know that this is indeedthe Saviorof the world.. 12Are you greater than our father Jacob? Do we find empathy in the stories of people who we do not know? An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Soon after, I was ecstatic because the Lord Jesus brought back his name to mind. The story begins with Jesus meeting a paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, who had been lying there for 38 years (John 5:1-9). Sometimes we dont want to have our sin pointed out to us, and that can even occasionally make us not want to come to Him. In fact, there are no descriptions at all of what He looked like herejust that He appeared as just another person on their journey together toward Jerusalem! When we see other people, do we see them as someones child? You will recall your meeting Jesus with such clarity that it would appear to others like it recently happened. Jesus changed Simons name to Peter (Peter means rock). Soldiers and Civilians Who Mock Jesus: The soldiers and civilians who mock Jesus represent a mob mentality of which we have almost all surely participated in. I might expect Him to guide me to a specific route He wants me to take in my life, but instead He reminds me to just seek Him first and everything else will follow. He is passionate about the Lord and spends quality time with the Word of God every day. John 3:1-21, The woman is forced to stand before a whole crowd while her sin is publicly exposed. Samaritans were a racially mixed people who were part-Jewish and part-Gentile. The Two Thieves Who Are Crucified Alongside Him: The two thieves represent two types of people one who knows he has done wrong and wants to be absolved from the consequences, and another who knows he has done wrong, and seeks forgiveness. When we truly encounter Jesus, we can be certain that He will get to the heart of the issue, no matter what we do to try to distract from it. Its kinda like how we talked about Him being unexpected. Learn about the stories of eight people whose lives were changed forever. And everyone who comes face to face with the Lord will have this report. 1. Now His disciples come back, surprised to see Jesus talking to a strange Samaritan woman, and she takes the opportunity to slip away. encounter with Jesus Intro: over the last few years there have been a lot of people claiming to have seen UFO's or to have had encounters with alien beings. Hes not worried about being made unclean by her. It is a shame you do not permit printing Have You Had an Encounter with Jesus. If it werent for it you wouldnt be married. Its forever etched into your memory. You need to make some major changes. That wouldve been overwhelming and probably off-putting. He also told him not to sin anymore but if he did sin again then go ahead and sin no more so we know what happens when someone doesnt listen! And Jesus says this, "For this is the way God loved the world. Died. Your email address will not be published. Good Friday is the story that reminds humans that pain and suffering is not unique. The person who sees evil and can change it, and does not. Its easy for us to get distracted by secondary issues and skip the truly important issues. As always, theres some hubbub from people who arent into what Jesus is doing and dont understand exactly whats happening, and this leads Him to move on for a bit. So when we come to Him, we should learn to expect the unexpected! You will not decide where you will encounter the Lord because you will never know beforehand that you are going to meet him . Samaritans also had their own version of the Pentateuch and their own temple on Mount Gerizim, which will become important later in this story. We do not know much about him in the Gospel recollections and perhaps that is also a notable thing. Thats what He begins to do with the woman here. Facing Failure Peter and his brother Andrew had an encounter with Jesus, Matthew 4:18-20. But also that it is not meant to be endured by ones self not even Jesus endured it all alone. Water for the Thirsty So when we come to Him, we should learn to expect the unexpected! Since she knows Hes a Jew, she knows He believes Jerusalem is the place to worship. As nurses, these stories give us a healthy model for providing holistic care for our patients. Recently, I wanted to remember someones name, but I couldnt. No. We should be compelled by what Hes shown us and by the love Hes placed in our hearts to help other people meet Him and be changed by Him. Its kinda like how we talked about Him being unexpected. In nine cases, Jesus initiated the conversations. What you have said is true.19The woman said to Him, Sir, I perceive thatyou area prophet. For was it not Jesus who said, Have faith in God? Good Friday is the day Christians commemoratethe passion of Christ, and for those of the Western Rite Orthodoxy, that is today. But as well learn when we see more about her character in a few verses, she probably had reason to want to avoid being there at busy times. Jesus has been an unexpected person in her life who revealed the sin she struggles with and cares about the heart of her issues. Similar to the above point, we now see that Jesus will always get to the true heart of the issue, whatever it is were dealing with. Jesus left room in his schedule for interruptions by friends and others enlisting his help. Having over 40 years experience with the Word! Those individuals are: Nathanael the skeptic, the Insider - Nicodemus and the Outcast . To the one who returned, Jesus said, Your faith has made you well., Son healed, father and entire household believed, Ill and disabled for 38 years, lying by pool at Bethesda. Meeting Jesus is not a physical experience. Be sure to check out everything happening online. Man healed, All had leprosy and were forced to keep their distance from healthy people Asked Jesus for mercy, Jesus cleansed all 10 of leprosy and told them to go show themselves to the priests (return to community), One patient returned to thank Jesus, commended for his faith and sent on his way, All 10 cured. Jesus made two other recorded appearances to individuals before He ever appeared to the eleven as a group. He understood that new ideas need to be connected with existing frames of reference if they are to last. The first is recorded in Luke 24:13-35 and briefly in Mark 16:12-13. Even wars are won or lost based on conversations. What happened in the conversation'. For one thing, its noon and shes probably not used to seeing anyone at the well. 20Our fathers worshiped onthis mountain, but you say thatin Jerusalem isthe place where people ought to worship.21Jesus said to her, Woman, believe me,the hour is coming whenneither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. Once you understand and respect the context of John chapter 1, its easy to see how Nathanael could have been so surprised when Jesus first spoke to him. And again shes surprised because shes a woman and Hes a man. Who initiated contact? The pool had five porches around it and people would often sit on those porches waiting for an angel to come down from heaven and stir up the waters. Access them from the listing below, or from your favorite streaming service, or try asking your smart speaker to play the Christ Chapel Renovate Podcast.. Others have labored,and you have entered into their labor., 39Many Samaritansfrom that town believed in Himbecause ofthe womans testimony, He told me all that I ever did.40So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed there two days. Anything that you will ever receive from the Lord comes via conversation. Overcome with sleep during Pauls long sermon, fell out the third floor window. And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Online Christian Articles and Information Hub. Examples: He connected with peoples thoughts and feelings. And we will be lost for all eternity to enjoy torment with the Devil. As someone with a good mother, I know that the pains I feel are often felt too by my mother, because that seems to be one of the burdens of being a parent. He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.13Jesus said to her,Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again,14butwhoever drinks of the water that I will give himwill never be thirsty again. It probably wouldnt have been normal for a strange man to be talking with her so casually. and M.Th., Grace Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. I might expect Him to give me answers on a question I have, and instead He just gives me more of Himself. Introduction Getting the Most Out of Encountering Jesus This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their. Please fill out the form below. He tells her to bring her husband to the well, and she sees an opportunity to admit whats been going on with her. Pilate: Pilate is a man with some influence he can save Jesus if he wishes. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Please remember that one of the ways Jesus speaks to us is through others. Can this be the Christ?30They went out of the town and were coming to Him. Instead, Jesus knows the importance of revealing sin to the sinner in a loving way. So seeing anyone there at all is unexpected. To me, Pilate has always represented a certain kind of coward in society. There is a great goodness yet subtlety in this act that she does; there is an almost natural sentiment about it. His reputation as a persecutor and imprisoner of Christians preceded him. The Bible is full of jesus encounters with individuals and bible characters who had encounters with god, and he has been just as present throughout the years as he was during his time on earth. The water that I will give him will becomein him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.15The woman said to Him, Sir,give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water.. Tell them of your experiences with the Lord Jesus Christ. Leprosy cleansed; man restored to community, told others about Jesus (against Jesus orders), Believed Jesus could heal, but no cause/effect noted by Jesus, Centurions servant Mt 8:5-13; Lk 7:1-10, Paralysis and terrible distress; close to death, Peters mother-in- law Mt 8:14-15; Mk 1:30-31; Lk 4:38-39, Jesus touched (took) her hand and lifted her up, Fever gone. You need to make some major changes. That wouldve been overwhelming and probably off-putting. In studying this more over the last couple weeks, I noticed some cool things that I thought Id share here also. Jesus was often among crowds but he also spent time with many individuals. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. We succumb to the pressures of the people, and would rather be in good standing with what is popular as opposed to what is right. Picture this the woman who just a few hours ago was going to the well in the middle of the day to avoid seeing people comes back into town running around, gathering up as many people as she can find. 37For here the saying holds true,One sows and another reaps.38I sent you to reapthat for which you did not labor. A servant girl saw this and woke up Peter. No, I dont provide RSS Feed. So, whatsoever I have said unto you may come from someone you have met and conversed with. 6Jacobs well was there; so Jesus,wearied as He was from His journey, was sitting beside the well. Jesus asked to leave, fear, Paralytic Mt 9:2-7; Mk 2:3-12; Lk 5:18-25, Jesus forgave sins, then healed the paralysis, Got up, carried mat, walked home, glorified God, Jairuss 12- year-old daughter Mt 9:18-26; Mk 5:22-42; Lk 8:43-48, Resuscitation (patient appeared dead or close to death), healing. While youre spending more time at home this holiday season, why not make a holiday bucket list for those long winter nights and weekends? This initial act of kindness on his part will stimulate a lifetime of friendship between him and Saul. She told him that he was calling for you; she had seen it in a dream (Matthew 26:36). He seldom pressed for closure or a decision. Jesus touched him, said, Be made clean! Sent to priest and directed to offer prescribed gift. Each interaction with another person will supply you with the prospect to speak to his or her situation in the name of Jesus Christ. We are here for you guys! 5th families, we miss you guys! Mark 5:1-20, How does Jesus see the blind man and his need? From the series: People Who Met Jesus PREVIOUS PAGE | NEXT PAGE. So seeing anyone there at all is unexpected. What He reveals to her is that the heart of this worship matter isnt necessarily the past and the traditions of these two people groups. They will direct death towards you, but fear no evil for the Lord is always with us. We often do not see ourselves as Judas; as traitors. We are here for you guys! Hes not only interacting with her, but Hes asking her for water. Then learn from someone who was in your exact situation! Most Jews wouldnt have interacted at all with her because they wouldve thought it would make them unclean. Everyone in town knows that youve been sleeping with quite a few different guys over the last few years. Youre living in sin with someone right now. Converse with Jesus daily in prayers. But I love that as soon as He explains it to her, shes all ineven though it seems she doesnt completely understand what Hes talking about. Thats what He begins to do with the woman here. Your encounter with Jesus is your initial, personal experience or meeting with him. Afterward he appeared to two of his disciples while they were walking into town from Bethany.. Then he [Jesus] restored sight to two blind men who had been sitting by the roadside.. And lastly he appeared to all eleven apostles as they sat at dinner. (Matt 28:9-10). The heart of the issue is whats happening now those who worship God must do so in spirit and truth and the Messiah has arrived. Can this be the Christ?30They went out of the town and were coming to Him. But Jesus introduces her to this question. Peter was the one guy that seemed like he would ride or die for Jesus till the very end. This is an area that Jews wouldnt have been excited to stop in. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. Apparent object lesson for Pharisees. What a change! This is my favorite part of this story. She tells them that He knew everything about her, Hes a prophet, and her enthusiasm for Him makes them want to meet Him themselves. These encounters definitely help us on the road to righteousness. Instead, Jesus talked with people about spiritual issues where they were most familiar. Instead, He understood that time is required for ideas to simmer and for people to own them before they act on them. Meeting Jesus is also meeting the Word of God. The sisters are upset because their brother, Lazarus, has been dead for four days and theyve sent for Jesus to come heal himbut hes not so sure that he wants to go see his sick friend. Painting by Yongsung Kim 23Butthe hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Fatherin spirit andtruth, for the Fatheris seeking such people to worship Him. Shes now the one asking for a drink. I also enjoy that unlike major Christian holidays, even where there is a commercialization of Easter, you really cannot wholly take the crucifixion, death, and resurrection, and turn into something for secular consumption. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). Think about the time in your life before you knew Jesus, or maybe after you knew Jesus but you were wandering or struggling. Jesus told us that the Comforter will bring back forgotten things to our memory. He is not only powerful enough to rescue us from every situation in life but also loves us enough that he would graciously make time for each person who calls out to him (Psalm 65:2). Can we, do we, love our enemies? And while we search for the truth of his Word, we will have an inevitable encounter with Jesus Christ that will alter our lives forever. Now were going to see what happens when a Samaritan woman has an encounter with Jesus. Crowd amazed; Pharisees skeptical, Boy with epilepsyMt 17:14-18; Mk 9:17-27; Lk 9:37-42, Disciples unable to heal because of their lack of faith. When he finally decides to go and see Lazarus thoughwellyou can imagine how that all went down: Jesus raised him from the dead! This series emphasizes the love and compassion of Christ for humanity and His creation. Each issue highlights new, ready-to-download Bible studies at ChristianBibleStudies.com, and other tools to help you become a dynamic teacher of God's Word. Told father not to fear, Believe! Susie has contributed to several p More. Your email address will not be published. These, however, are additional features that every disciple of Jesus possesses. If you need help right now, ask him! Safest places in the world.". There have been plenty of times when Ive come to Him wanting Him to help me maybe deal with someone whos being annoying or frustrating to me. A Closer Look at a Jesus-Style Encounter. They marveled that He was talking with a woman, but no one said, What do you seek? or, Why are you talking with her?28So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people,29Come, see a manwho told me all that I ever did. namon rolls for neighbors, watch a favorite holiday movie, Being Salty: An Overflow of Satisfactionin Him, Seeing God as Father: How Experiences Shape Our Perspective, When Weve Been Hurt | Exploring Doubts about Church People, Is Jesus the Only Way? When we truly know Him and Hes done all this work in our hearts, we cant possibly keep it to ourselves. Moved greatly by the pain and ugliness of what she saw when she saw Jesus, she softly and yet courageously wipes his face. Second, Christ offers healing to people of all cultures. Mary: Now I am not a mother. Jesus usually met people on their own turf. 4And He had to pass through Samaria. It is the single most powerful, and revolutionary meeting you will ever have. Jesus told him that his sins were forgiven by God (Mark 2:5) and then sent him home without legs so he could carry his bed himself (Luke 5:24). Jews and Gentiles were united in not liking them, but Jews wouldve seen them as dirty and unclean. The question we are investigating is not why Christ suffers but why, Introduction: Popular and contemporary cultures portray Satan as a monster with wings and horns, a long menacing fork, and filled. S.,Willow Park, TX 76087. John: Known as the disciple Jesus loved dearly, John seems like he is the quiet friend that though he may not be able to stop the evil that is being done to you, he is never far from you till the very end. As a ministry we value meeting in Home Groups to build community. Matthew 8:23 says that Jesus went up on the mountain, and called to him those whom he desired; and they came to him. Most people wouldve come to the well in the morning or in the evening when the temperatures wouldve been cooler. But, since you asked I will make it available soon. But He also doesnt say to Himself, I know shes got a lot of sin issues, but I dont want to offend her or go through the awkwardness of having a hard conversation, so Ill just ignore it. That wouldve been wrong as well! I have written about some initial qualities of a disciple of Jesus Christ. Blessings and thanks again! And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem, (Acts 9:28). It was about the sixth hour. 4And He had to pass through Samaria. Seeing that Jesus Christ is not physically with us for he returned to heaven, then we must learn how to encounter him by interacting with his Holy Ghost. If you have a Jesus story, image, or song that you would like to share, you can contact David at david.sunfellow@gmail.com. We see her here very focused at first on the literal water at this well. So too was that meeting with the woman at the well. 16Jesus said to her,Go,call your husband, and come here.17The woman answered Him, I have no husband. Jesus said to her,You are right in saying, I have no husband;18for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. I might expect Him to take certain sorrows or troubles out of my life, but He instead just tells me to trust Him and wait patiently. Now you will commence to talk about him. So its about noon and Jesus is tired so He takes a rest at Jacobs well. Blogging About The Word. Those individuals are: Nathanael the skeptic, the Insider - Nicodemus and the Outcast - the Samaritan woman, Mary and Martha the Grieving Sisters, the disciples and town at the wedding party, Mary Magdalene, Satan and his temptations, Jesus at his Ascension, Jesus in the Garden, and Mary after the Angel's revelation. Asked Peter and John for alms, Peter looked at man, told him to look at them, stand up and walk in the name of Jesus. Listing down these 30 encounters below will remind you of how Jesus has been working in your life out of sight, but within reach. We should at all times be cautious in our reaction to any one individual who seems to be the latest enemy of a community. The Apostles in Jerusalem had every right not to trust Saul for he had no personal encounters with Jesus; the Lord hadnt spoken to him, and he had not spoken in the name of Jesus Christ yet! In these studies you will examine the stories of eight peopleamong them a scholar, a failure, a blind man, and an adultererwho found their lives changed forever when they met Jesus Christ. Jesus was interested in establishing common ground with others. If you attempt it, you will experience the identical thing as the prophet Jeremiah. Instead, we should focus on being a light to them and loving them. The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Picture this the woman who just a few hours ago was going to the well in the middle of the day to avoid seeing people comes back into town running around, gathering up as many people as she can find. Whatever it is, Jesus likes to surprise us and remind us that Hes got it under control. The identical thing happened to Saul. We will not lose our memory. It's a story about us. Its a story about us. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. 5So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the fieldthat Jacob had given to his son Joseph. And again shes surprised because shes a woman and Hes a man. James Stuart Bell's friends tell the stories of how their lives became the targets of the love of Jesus Christ. He could just immediately say to her, Well, lady, youre sexually immoral. If a close friend had abandoned you, how would you respond to this sort of less-than-total commitment later? Most Jews wouldnt have interacted at all with her because they wouldve thought it would make them unclean. How many people have we let down who needed us when it mattered the most? Your encounter with Christ is not about you coming in contact with his presence. Where do you get that living water? How do you think the Samaritan woman feels when she hears that God is searching for people like her to worship him? Leroy A. Daley is an author, blogger, YouTuber, and Bible teacher. Jewish writings made it clear that "It is the way of a woman to stay at home and it is the way of a man to go out into the marketplace." (Bereshit Rabbah) Have you seen the Lord Jesus Christ? Later, said not to sin anymore or worse things could happen, Healed, up and walking, going to the temple and apparently reformed, Born blind, financially destitute (beggar), Jesus put mud made with his saliva on patients eyes, told him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam, Physically healed (able to see); believed, witnessed to family and others in community, Jesus initiated encounter; no faith indicated. We no longer are defined by our sin but are now defined by our relationship with Christ (see 2 Cor. But the opposite is true. How do you need to focus on being more like Me rather than trying to change this other person? Its stuff like that. There are a lot of different kinds of encounters that the Bible talks about. Based on the example of this woman, how can you demonstrate gratitude to Jesus for forgiving you? 22You worship what you do not know;we worship what we know, forsalvation isfrom the Jews. Here is a List Of Encounters With Jesus In The Bible: it is no secret to anyone that Christianity is a faith-filled belief. However, even though Saul had an experience with Jesus the disciples in Jerusalem were still afraid of him. But Jesus introduces her to this question. Hes revealed her sin to her and shes understood that Hes a prophet. How has He changed you? Jesus is patient and reveals things to us when we need to hear them in ways that we can respond to. Sometimes we want to argue about whether we should have traditional or contemporary music in a worship service at church, but all the while were not focusing on actually worshipping Jesus in our hearts and actions. Jesus responded to the initiatives of others. Note the Bible says all things. Peter: We do not think of Peter as a betrayer but his act of denial to me has always seemed more tragic than we give it credit for. And once you meet Jesus and he speaks to you, then you will forever speak in his name. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.. So she asks Him to clear up the discrepancy between her peoples tradition and His. We can learn much about how to handle that assignment by asking questions of the four narratives of Jesus' lifeMatthew, Mark, Luke, and John. However, you must ask Him. Only Believers do! Jesus told us not to judge other sinners. Examples: Other conversations were triggered by third parties. And above all, the Good Friday story is a remembrance that pain and suffering rarely has the final say; there is a resurrection nearby. In what ways are you not relying on Me? 23Butthe hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Fatherin spirit andtruth, for the Fatheris seeking such people to worship Him. None of them knew in advance that he would have an experience with the Lord. Your meeting with Jesus Christ will always be the most unique incident in your life. Our South Campus meets weekly at the Depot. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Fill out the form and well get back to you soon! Ate and regained his strength, Faith involved, but not so much faith that God would heal, as a conversion experience, Peter told him, Jesus Christ heals you; get up and make your bed., Immediately got up. Sometimes others wont believe your account that you had seen the Lord until someone else speaks on your behalf. Veronica: Not from Gospel, but rather from oral history, Veronica is another beautiful person in the story of the passion. It means anything that you desire to recall but you cant, He will bring to your remembrance. This is my favorite part of this story. 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