Jesus heals an official’s son.

We are on our family vacation and taking a break from the Gospel of John. We are studying Hebrews chapter 12 and enjoying talking about the Christian life as a race that we are to endure, keeping our eyes on Jesus.

God’s grace has liberated us from the penalty of sin. This means that we have the freedom to do what God wants, to do what is right. It does not mean we can do whatever we want. God’s grace has united us with Christ. We have died to sin. It is no longer our master. We now belong to Christ. He is our Lord and master. God’s grace blesses us with life.

Today we finish up the story of the Samaritan woman. Jesus continues to Galilee. We all learn that knowing Jesus is better than hearing about Him.

Today we are continuing our study through the Gospel of John. Phoebe makes her debut by sleeping the entire time. The woman at the well brings people to meet Jesus. The disciples learn about another type of food, and Jesus tells of a harvest that was planted long ago and now is ready for harvest.

The conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well continues as they discuss her life and what true worship to God really is.

Jesus encounters the woman at the well. He tells her of water He possesses that will take away thirst and springs up eternal life.

Jesus is becoming more popular as His ministry proceeds. He decides to depart to Galilee and on the way He gets tired and stops in the land of Samaria.

Today we talk about how Jesus bore witness of himself and how his testimony was rejected. Those who truly believe in him will know God‘s word and share it with other people.

John Olsen joins us today as we read about John the Baptist fulfilling his ministry in declaring the coming of the messiah, the Lord Jesus. Grist.