Bev begins by asking us to suspend our preconceptions about this story and take it at face value. She explores the middle eastern first century culture in relation to marriage and divorce in order to properly understand the lessons embedded in this passage.
As the first evangelist mentioned in the New Testament this “outsider” woman is early fruit of Jesus ministry to all humans. By treating this woman with care and dignity. Jesus cut across all prejudices based on religion, gender, culture and social status.
A message of hope and healing for those caught in shame and fear and rejection.