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Jesus Christ: His Encounters is unavailable, but you can change that!

Butler examines twenty encounters Christ had during His earthly ministry. Like the other volumes in this collection, the chapters are alliterated, as are the sub-headings for each chapter, making it easy for preparing sermons and lesson plans, and creating dynamic discussions for Bible study groups and Sunday school classes.

Samaritans” (John 4:7, 9). To examine this petition for water, we note the reason for the petition, the revelation in the petition, and the reaction to the petition. First, the reason for the petition. Christ was tired (“wearied” John 4:6) and thirsty. That gives us the reason for the petition for water. After a long journey from Jerusalem which was all by walking, we can understand how anyone would be tired and also thirsty. Christ was not weary of the work but weary in the work—there is a big difference. Carnality
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