Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—John 4:27-34
by: Irene B. Saunders.
The disciples were amazed that Jesus was conversing with an unclean Samaritan, but they dared not question him. The woman could not wait to tell everyone in the village about Jesus. (Isaiah 43:10 reminded the Israelites that they were God's witnesses.) In John 15:26-27, Jesus told his disciples that the Spirit of truth would testify of him, but that they must also testify.
The well-known hymn "So Send I You" is based on John 20:21, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you" (NIV). We are instructed, yes even commanded, to be witnesses and share the faith, love, and forgiveness we have received.