Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      Jesus sitting at a well had a conversation with a Samaritan Woman. a.       He ignored societal norms. b.      He used her current situation and where they were sitting to get her attention. c.       In talking about her current marital status, Jesus showed that He was more than a man. d.      He had a greater understanding than she knew. e.       Jesus went on to point out that a time was coming when who you were and where you worshipped did not matter. f.       What matters is that you worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. g.      Worshipping God starts in our hearts and minds and becomes a way of life. h.      The woman’s eyes were being opened to the truth. i.        She understood that the Messiah would explain everything to them. j.        That is when Jesus told her that He is the Messiah. k.      Which is where we pick up today. 2.      John 4:27-30 a.       Jesus and the woman were talking, and the guys show up. b.      The woman took a

1.      The Apostle John has been pointing to how Jesus is fully man, but also fully God. a.       People had seen the man, now they needed to know that Jesus is God. b.      They needed to know that He is God Incarnate… the Creator of all things, the one who sustains even our breath. c.       As people understand that Jesus is so much more than a man, it is easier to trust in Him. d.      As people see that He is the giver of life, they can see how He can give us new life. e.       As we see that Jesus, who is fully God and fully man, died for us we can begin to understand that He can forgive us. f.       He can truly wipe away our sins. g.      The closer we draw to our Savior Jesus the more we can let Him increase in our lives, our choices, and our actions. 2.      Knowing who Jesus is… lets take a look at Jesus and the Samaritan woman. 3.      John 4:1-3 a.       John the Baptist is believed to be in prison at this point. b.      Jesus’ ministry is growing, li