Drew Downs

Tag: John 4:5-42

  • Having to

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    Having to

    The boundaries evident in the passage about the woman at the well are evocative. And so is the way Jesus crosses them.

  • The Woman, Jesus, or the Well? (Lent 3A)

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    The Woman, Jesus, or the Well? (Lent 3A)

    Finding a way into the story of the woman at the well isn’t usually a problem. Hearing the true generosity is harder.

  • The woman and Jesus at the well

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    The woman and Jesus at the well

    We often call this passage “the woman at the well,” almost as if Jesus isn’t even there, like he plays no part.

  • Intimate Distance

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    Intimate Distance

    The woman at the well presents a unique challenge for us in a moment of anxiety, confusion, and distance. Which also makes it an opportunity.