The Samaritans and Israelites had a longstanding history of opposition and conflict that led them to live with prejudices towards one another. It was not socially acceptable for the Jewish people to associate themselves with the Samaritans. So when Jesus meets with an adulterous Samaritan woman who was ceremonially impure, he was breaking through every national, social and religious boundary and tradition you could imagine. Yet Jesus did not come to the world to please Israel, He came to the world to fulfill Israels purpose. In Genesis 12 the covenant promise with Abraham revealed that Israel would be a blessing to the people of the world. Jesus words to the Samaritan woman at the well cut to the core of not only her personal life, but also Gods purpose for her future. Ultimately He reveals to her and to all those who would learn of this moment, that the heartbeat of the God of Israel is to be with His people, to dwell amongst His creation. This means that even in your own brokenness and messy past, Jesus wants to meet with you just like the Samaritan woman, and He extends his arms out in love offering living water that will never leave you thirsty again. Are you willing to let God's light shine on your whole story and lead you into His purpose and plan for your life? Tune in to episode 1 of Immanuel to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support
The Samaritans and Israelites had a longstanding history of opposition and conflict that led them to live with prejudices towards one another. It was not socially acceptable for the Jewish people to associate themselves with the Samaritans. So when Jesus meets with an adulterous Samaritan woman who was ceremonially impure, he was breaking through every national, social and religious boundary and tradition you could imagine. Yet Jesus did not come to the world to please Israel, He came to the world to fulfill Israels purpose. In Genesis 12 the covenant promise with Abraham revealed that Israel would be a blessing to the people of the world. Jesus words to the Samaritan woman at the well cut to the core of not only her personal life, but also Gods purpose for her future. Ultimately He reveals to her and to all those who would learn of this moment, that the heartbeat of the God of Israel is to be with His people, to dwell amongst His creation. This means that even in your own brokenness and messy past, Jesus wants to meet with you just like the Samaritan woman, and He extends his arms out in love offering living water that will never leave you thirsty again. Are you willing to let God's light shine on your whole story and lead you into His purpose and plan for your life? Tune in to episode 1 of Immanuel to learn more!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support