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• Smith, Bruce Leslie (1932-2001)

• 1999-03-09

• Moore Theological College

• Smith speaks on the interaction between Jesus and the Samaritan Woman in John 4. At first, the Woman appears critical of Jesus, focusing primarily on the physical water of the well and failing to grasp the fullness of His gift. As the conversation unfolds, Jesus’ revelation transforms her perspective, showing that nothing about her life is hidden from Him. The Woman recognizes that Jesus possesses unique insight and understanding beyond that of an ordinary person. When she raises a theological question central to the Jewish-Samaritan divide, Jesus answers and broadens it, exposing her deeper spiritual need. The Woman's spiritual need included the renewing inward work of the Spirit. The Woman subsequently responds to the person and identity of Jesus. The Samaritan village also comes to a similar conclusion of who Jesus is.

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