A Change of Perspective
August 27, 2023
John 4:1-26
1. See
Instead of
or Coincidences. (Vs. 1-12, Prov 16:33, Rom 8:28)
Proverbs 16:33, “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.”
Romans 8:28, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”
2. See Special
of God Instead of
or
. (Vs. 13-26; Matt 9:10-12, 19:13-15; Eph 2:10)
Matthew 9:10-12, “While he was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came to eat with Jesus and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Now when he heard this, he said, “It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick.””
Matthew 19:13-15, “Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” After placing his hands on them, he went on from there.”
Ephesians 2:10, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.”