woman at the well – Drew Downs

The Disciples at the Well — for Lent 3A

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The rebelliousness and transgressive character of Jesus is generous, inclusive. He knows he has access to the good water.

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8 min read

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

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

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

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1 min read

The image Jesus often uses of “the harvest” is useful and, at times, disorienting. Here’s why it can really work.

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7 min read

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.