About this episode

This episode discusses how Jesus navigates conflict as depicted in John 4, emphasizing management and transformation.

The Gospel of John starts and ends with conflict and has episodes of conflict all along the way. In John 4, Jesus walks away from conflict with the Pharisees because it isn't the right time and their hearts are closed. Instead, he walks into long standing conflict in Samaria because there is an opportunity for transformation. With Jesus, conflict isn't ignored. It is managed. The people in it are seen. And conflict doesn't get the final say. The sermon is based on John 4:1-42.

Topics covered

• conflict
• transformation
• Gospel of John
• Pharisees
• Samaria

Keywords

• Jesus
• conflict management
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gospel of John, John 4

Places: Samaria

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