The Journey of Faith from Despair to Disciple
Jerry N Watts
John 4:1-30
She had 3 strikes against her.
Strike ONE: She was a Samaritan. Samaritans believed themselves to be of Jewish descent, the Jewish people had other thoughts. The relationship between the two people were hostile and complicated, but know this, no self-respecting Jew would have an intentional encounter with a Samaritan. The prejudice ran deep.
Strike TWO: She was a Woman. This was before any 'equal rights for women.' Basically, women were considered inferior to the point of being property for a man to possess, use, and discard at will. Think about marriages in those days. They weren't even granted access for worship. These are two of the reasons why the disciples were AMAZED that He was talking to a woman.
Strike THREE: She was a Sinner (adultery and more). Why do I say, "and more?" Well, she has gone through 5 'husbands' and they guy she is with now is not her husband, so she has gone from trying this thing called marriage to simply shacking up.
THIS MUST BE SAID: Jesus' compassion toward this woman must not be confused with His permission to continue her lifestyle of immorality. He never condones or gives us a pass to commit immorality. The Bible lists 5 sexual perversions and they are just as much a sin today as they were in Bible times. They carry just as much God's judgment today as back then. You think you can get away with it, you think you will get away with it, or you think you did get away with it? With the love that I have for everyone hearing this, you can't, you didn't, and you won't get away with it, because these are the sins that cost Christ His life. The only way to be cleared of this sin is found in the grace of Jesus. You and I must confess (agree with God that it is a sin), repent (turn away from that sin and make a commitment to not go back, don't make any provision for the flesh to return there), and then return to Jesus, our Savior, who will forgive. ...
Jerry N Watts
John 4:1-30
She had 3 strikes against her.
Strike ONE: She was a Samaritan. Samaritans believed themselves to be of Jewish descent, the Jewish people had other thoughts. The relationship between the two people were hostile and complicated, but know this, no self-respecting Jew would have an intentional encounter with a Samaritan. The prejudice ran deep.
Strike TWO: She was a Woman. This was before any 'equal rights for women.' Basically, women were considered inferior to the point of being property for a man to possess, use, and discard at will. Think about marriages in those days. They weren't even granted access for worship. These are two of the reasons why the disciples were AMAZED that He was talking to a woman.
Strike THREE: She was a Sinner (adultery and more). Why do I say, "and more?" Well, she has gone through 5 'husbands' and they guy she is with now is not her husband, so she has gone from trying this thing called marriage to simply shacking up.
THIS MUST BE SAID: Jesus' compassion toward this woman must not be confused with His permission to continue her lifestyle of immorality. He never condones or gives us a pass to commit immorality. The Bible lists 5 sexual perversions and they are just as much a sin today as they were in Bible times. They carry just as much God's judgment today as back then. You think you can get away with it, you think you will get away with it, or you think you did get away with it? With the love that I have for everyone hearing this, you can't, you didn't, and you won't get away with it, because these are the sins that cost Christ His life. The only way to be cleared of this sin is found in the grace of Jesus. You and I must confess (agree with God that it is a sin), repent (turn away from that sin and make a commitment to not go back, don't make any provision for the flesh to return there), and then return to Jesus, our Savior, who will forgive. ...
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