Things had not worked out in life as she had hoped. After five broken marriages, she found herself in another uncertain relationship with a man. Then one one hot day at noon, she met a thirsty Jewish man. At first she despised him because of his race and religion, but he spoke to her in a way that indicated that he knew all about her and loved her still. He also offered her "living water" that was able at last to satisfy her longings. After she had drunk of this water, she wanted everyone else to know where to find it, so she led them to Jesus. Read her story in John 4:1-42. (Full sermon notes)
Within the final greetings in his letter to the Romans, Paul included a declaration about the final victory of the church.
1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest...
In his opening thanksgiving and prayer, Paul focused on our three most important days.
