Worship Reflections on John
8 March
Boy meets girl at well: Two readings Fellowship@10, 8 March 2026 Alison Sampson, reflecting on John 4:1-42 No doubt you’ve heard a sermon on this broad before. Short skirt, red lipstick, and way too many boyfriends: how gracious of Jesus to speak with her! What a mensch! And what a miracle that the townsfolk turned to him despite her vague and wishy-washy testimony. Isn’t God amazing?! At least, I’ve read those commentaries and I’ve heard those sermons. And if this…
1 March
Living in eternity Fellowship@10, 1 March 2026 Alison Sampson, reflecting on John 3:1-17 ‘How can anyone be born after growing old?’ asks Nicodemus. ‘Can someone enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’ I’m someone who has given birth three times, and my children are now all bigger than me. The idea of shoving one of them back in is so grotesque, I suspect Nicodemus is playing for a laugh. Either that, or he’s a fool. Because…