The views on sin between the Pharisees and Jesus have caused a lot of thought. It tells of a man born blind. Jesus heals him. As well as the healing, the story focuses on the views of the Pharisees and Jesus on sin. The Pharisees began to question the authority and legitimacy of Jesus when they saw the man healed. They were of the opinion that Jesus was a sinner because of his healing of the man on the Sabbath. But Jesus said to them, "This is so that the works of God may be seen in him" (John 9:3). (John 9:3) Jesus' response emphasised the authority and the will of God the Father, rather than the rules made by men. Their argument showed that their understanding of sin was based on the law and the rules, rather than on the faith and trust they had in God the Father. In this story Jesus, through the healing of the man's body, led them to reflect on their understanding of sin and to recognise the authority and mercy of God. In the conversation between the Pharisees and ...
In John 4:21, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well and tells her that true worship is not about a particular place, but about the state of one's heart and relationship with God. This was a new concept as Judaism emphasised worshipping God in the Jerusalem Temple. Jesus transcends the boundaries of race and gender, indicating that everyone has the opportunity to have an intimate relationship with God. This emphasises the nature of true worship and infinite love. In the Bible, women are used as a contrast to men, reflecting God's wisdom and beauty in creation. Women are also often used to represent the church, while men represent Christ. Women can also symbolise qualities of faith, piety and purity, as well as the fragility and limitations of humanity. This reminds us that even in our most vulnerable and limited times. God is still with us, ready to give us strength and courage to face the various difficulties and challenges of life. ...
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