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Jacob’s well

Jesus meets the woman of Samaria by a well in John 4

March 10, 2023March 7, 2023 by Ian Paul

The gospel lectionary reading for Lent 3 is John 4.5-42, probably the longest reading in the lectionary! It is strange contrast with readings a few weeks ago from the Fourth Gospel which were only a few verses. We are continuing with our progress through the catechetical pattern of the readings in Lent, looking at encounters … Continue Reading

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Jesus meets the woman of Samaria by a well in John 4 video discussion

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 by Ian Paul

The gospel lectionary reading for Lent 3 is John 4.5-42, probably the longest reading in the lectionary! The story is well-known—but common interpretations of the story are worth examining carefully. The woman is in some sense an ambiguous figure, but perhaps not in the ways we might expect. Join James and Ian and they explore … Continue Reading

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