I love how the gospel of John slows down and spends quality time in the conversations Jesus has with people in these two chapters. Beginning with Nicodemus, Jesus patiently explains the plan of salvation. Visiting with the Samaritan woman at the well, He lovingly explains the kind of worshiper He looks for. The official whose son was at the point of death learned that having Jesus' word carried the same authority as His presence. Jesus told him that his son would live. The man believed His word and headed home. His son was healed.
These conversations teach us a lot about the way that Jesus interacted with people. He sees no difference between a high ranking Jewish rabbi, a woman with a sketchy past, or a government official if he saw that they were seeking Truth.
I've got a long way to go to get there.
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