Our Lord Jesus Christ is full of compassion and mercy. He showed that to a man who had suffered for decades with a condition that left him an invalid.

One of the most fascinating things about John’s gospel is that he shows us Jesus in all His power and glory. He sovereignly chooses one man with whom to initiate a conversation and then proceeds to say things that we do not expect.

John reports to us the story of a royal official whose circumstances have focused him on what is important – his son is dying and needs Jesus. This provides the occasion for a miracle and for the man to have faith in the Savior.

The effect that Jesus has on people is that He meets them, and they are changed forever. We see what that change looks like, as the Samaritan woman cannot wait to tell others about Jesus.

John 4:16-26 contains perhaps the lengthiest statement from our Lord about worship. He said that the Father is the One who is seeking worshippers; that worship must be in spirit; and that worship must be in truth.