In this episode, we will go through Jesus' conversation with the woman at the well. She is the first of three groups of people in this chapter who believe Jesus because of his word. We will explore the themes of wells and water as we take a glimpse at this scandalous conversation.

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Bruce, F. F. (1983). The Gospel of John: A Verse-By-Verse Exposition. Kingsley Books.

Mounce, R. H. (2007). The Expositor's Bible Commentary: John. Zondervan.

Guzik, D. (2024c). John 4 – A Samaritan Woman and a Nobleman Meet Jesus. Enduring Word. https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/john-4/

Music:

Ain't No Mercy Here - Def Lev

Dominoes (Instrumental Version) - APE

Them Fibers In My Holy Body (Instrumental Version) - Bjurman

Bonafide (Instrumental Version) - Bankston

TIME OUT (Instrumental Version) - Andrea Turk

Enough This Time - Rockin' For Decades

A relatively straightforward story about a man looking for a bride for his son reveals much more about God's long term plan when examined closely in this episode.

Sources:

Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 24. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-24.cfm

Gonzalez, N. (2017, June 23). Do Camels Store Water in Their Humps?. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/do-camels-store-water-in-their-humps

Armstrong, S. (2012, March 11). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 24B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_24b

Armstrong, S. (2012b, March 18). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 24C. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_24c

Sarah is dead so Abraham needs to find a place to bury her. He purchases a field from the Hittites but there's much more going on here than meets the eye. Abraham is looking toward a greater future through the simple act of burying his dead.

Sources:

Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 23. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-23.cfm

Armstrong, S. (2012, February 28). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 23. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_23

Wiersbe, W. W. (2010). Genesis 23. In Be Obedient: Learning the Secret of Living by Faith: OT Commentary, Genesis 12-25. essay, David C. Cook. Retrieved July 6, 2023, from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+23&version=ESV.

Abraham takes a three day long journey to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his only son Isaac at the command of God. How could God command him to do such a thing? This question as well as the many parallels to Jesus will be explored.

Sources:

Guzik, D. (2018d). Study Guide for Genesis 22. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-22.cfm

Speiser, E. A. (1964b). The Ordeal of Isaac. In The Anchor Bible: Genesis (p. 162). essay, Doubleday & Company, Inc.

Ewing, W. (2004). Moriah, Land Of. In Bibleatlas.org. Bible Hub. Retrieved June 19, 2023, from https://bibleatlas.org/mount_moriah.htm.

Armstrong, S. (2012f, February 20). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 22B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_22b

Riskin, S. (2011, November 8). The Begats of Abraham’s Brother. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. https://www.jta.org/2011/11/08/ny/the-begats-of-abrahams-brother

Armstrong, S. (2012e, February 12). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 22A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_22a

Patton, A. (2020). Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac?. BibleProject. https://bibleproject.com/articles/why-did-god-ask-abraham-to-sacrifice-isaac/

More family drama ensues when Isaac is weaned and this time, Hagar is sent packing for good. But who is it who appears to her in the wilderness? And what does her journey foreshadow?

Sources:

Swedenborg, E. (2002, February). Spiritual Meaning of Hundred. Bible Meanings. http://www.biblemeanings.info/Words/Number/Hundred.htm

Speiser, E. A. (1964). Birth of Isaac And Expulsion of Hagar. In The Anchor Bible: Genesis (p. 155). essay, Doubleday & Company.

Guzik, D. (2018c). Study Guide for Genesis 21. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-21.cfm

Armstrong, S. (2012c, January 23). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 21A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_21a

Armstrong, S. (2012d, January 29). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 21B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_21b

Steinmeyer, N. (2022, February 14). Tel Be’er Sheva, City of the Patriarchs. Biblical Archaeology Society. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/tel-beer-sheva-city-of-the-patriarchs/

Abraham deceived Abimelech, the king of Gerar, into thinking Sarah was just Abraham's sister. So naturally, Abimelech took Sarah as his wife. But wait! Didn't God just tell Abraham and Sarah they would have a child within the year? But now Sarah is another man's wife and we have a serious problem on our hands.

Sources:

Armstrong, S. (2012b, January 8). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 20. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_20

Guzik, D. (2018b). Study Guide for Genesis 20. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-20.cfm

Do certain sins contribute more to moral decline than others? Also, Lot misses his opportunity to intercede for his city, we see the cost of living in compromise, and more.

Sources:

Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 19. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-19.cfm

Armstrong, S. (2011, December 4). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 19A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_19a

Armstrong, S. (2011, December 12). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 19B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_19b

Armstrong, S. (2011, December 18). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 19C. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_19c

Armstrong, S. (2012, January 1). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 19D. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_19d

Three men appear at Abraham's doorstep. Who were they and why were they there? Then, we are shown a model for intercession that we can use even today.

Sources:

Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 18.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-18.cfm. Accessed 30 May 2023.

Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 - Lesson 18B.” Verse by Verse Ministries International, 13 Nov. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_18b. Accessed 30 May 2023.