![]() In both we have His method of gradually unveiling the truth to a susceptible soul, beginning with symbol and a hint, gradually enlarging the hint and translating the symbol and finally unveiling Himself as the Giver and the Gift. The diversity of persons necessitates great differences in the form of our Lord's address to each but the resemblances are as striking as the divergencies. The persons are very different: the one a learned Rabbi of reputation, influence, and large theological knowledge of the then fashionable kind the other an alien woman, poor-for she had to do this menial task of water-drawing in the heat of the day-and of questionable character. This Evangelist very significantly sets side by side our Lord's conversations with Nicodemus and with the woman of Samaria. ![]() Jesus saith unto her, Give Me to drink Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am He.'-JOHN iv. RPM, Volume 18, Number 10, February 28 to March 5, 2016
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