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Daughters of God
Jesus had a double object in view; He wished to arouse her con-
science as to the sin of her manner of life, as well as to prove to her
that a sight wiser than human eyes had read the secrets of her life.
But the woman, although not fully realizing the guilt of her manner of
living, was greatly astonished that this stranger should possess such
knowledge. With profound reverence she said, “Sir, I perceive that
thou art a prophet.”...
The words of truth that fell from the lips of the divine Teacher
stirred the heart of His listener. Never had she heard such sentiments,
either from the priests of her own people or the Jews. The impressive
teachings of this stranger carried her mind back to the prophecies
concerning the promised Christ; for the Samaritans as well as the Jews
looked for His coming. “I know that Messias cometh,” said she; “when
he is come, he will tell us all things.” Jesus answered, “I that speak
unto thee am he.”
Blessed woman of Samaria! She had felt during the conference as
if in the presence of divinity; now she gladly acknowledged her Lord.
She required of Him no miracle, as did the Jews, to prove His divine
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character. She accepted His assertion, feeling perfect confidence in
His words, and not questioning the holy influence that emanated from
Him.—
The Spirit of Prophecy 2:141-145 (1877)
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She went forth publishing the news: “Come, see a man, which told
me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” This woman’s
testimony converted many to a belief in Christ. Through her report
many came to hear Him for themselves and believed because of His
own word.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:217 (1885)
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She proved herself a more effective missionary than His own dis-
ciples. The disciples saw nothing in Samaria to indicate that it was
an encouraging field. Their thoughts were fixed upon a great work to
be done in the future. They did not see that right around them was a
harvest to be gathered. But through the woman whom they despised a
whole city full were brought to hear Jesus. She carried the light at once
to her countrymen. This woman represents the working of a practical
faith in Christ.—
The Ministry of Healing, 102 (1905)
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The Woman Who Touched the Hem of Jesus’ Garment
This chapter is based on
Mark 5:25-34
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