The Mystery of Christ's Dependent Thirst
Christ's opening words to the Samaritan woman—'Give me to drink'—and His closing claim—'I am He'—stand separated by a great gulf yet linked by a ladder...
This is historical examples on christ's dependent humanity and radical condescension, drawing on John 4:7-26.
Christ's opening words to the Samaritan woman—'Give me to drink'—and His closing claim—'I am He'—stand separated by a great gulf yet linked by a ladder whose foot rests on earth and whose top touches heaven. Maclaren insists we grasp the profound mystery embedded in this juxtaposition: the dependent Christ. The woman arrives at Jacob's well during the scorching midday heat, a menial task beneath her dignity, yet necessary.…
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