Go Into All The World | Crossing Every Line

Crossing Every LineScripture: John 4:4–9 Runtime: ~6 minMost people take the long way around to avoid an awkward conversation. Jesus did the opposite. This week we watch him walk straight into a place his culture told him to avoid, sit down with someone he had every social reason to ignore, and start a conversation that would change her life — and her whole town's.In this episode:Why Jewish travelers usually went around Samaria, and what it means that Jesus chose to go straight through itThe depth of the ethnic and religious hostility packed into one ordinary moment at a wellHow Jesus put himself in the position of needing something from the woman, rather than approaching her from a position of powerA first look at a woman the rest of the world had already written off — and the conversation that was about to upend every assumptionReflection: What assumptions do we make about people based on their background, ethnicity, or neighborhood — often without even realizing it? When was the last time you let someone you weren't close to help you, and how did that change things between you?Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.