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Learn the back story to the conflict between the Samaritans and the Jews in Jesus' day. When you understand the history of the conflict, you will see more clearly the Gospel accounts of Jesus' ministry in the land of Samaria. Jesus constantly demonstrated care for those the world had rejected. And He still does today! Check it out further, watch for free "The Chosen" Season 1, Episode 8 & Season 2, Episode 1 at https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen. These two episodes go into detail Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman and His ministry to Samaria.

Our readings remind us that we are not a version of Christianity but part of the people of God stretching back to Moses and beyond. These holy ones are both examples for us and witnesses of our own carrying the tradition forward. We see this continuity in the story of Jesus and Philip and Nathaniel.

We must never forget God's faithfulness or we will be destroyed

Noticing the faithfulness of God in the history of nations and men we then cry out the repeated refrain "Let them praise the Lord for His great love and for the wonderful things He has done for them."(v8,15,21,31).

What is the significance of the ministry of John the Baptist

History of Israel for context, brief description of Israel's failure in vv. 1-17, God's unexpected call for repentance and forgiveness in vv.18-20.

An overview of the history of Genesis to provide context for book of Exodus.

An example of prayer for people and for understanding

Isn't the Genealogy of Jesus just something we are expected to skip over on our way to the birth narrative? This record is full of meaning and relevance... even for the modern reader!

Haggai 1. Intro: Please turn to Haggai chapter one [P]. For those of you who are newer to this fellowship; I have, over the past few years, been working through the Minor Prophets. In fact, I note that it was in 2007 that I started with the book of Joel. So we have had a fair dose of doom and gloom and…