In healing a man that had been lame for 38 years on the Sabbath, Jesus made a powerful statement to the religious leaders of Israel about His authority over disease, but also about His authority over the Sabbath. This was the beginning of the plot to get rid of this "dangerous" teacher.

A desperate nobleman came to Jesus and begged Jesus to go home with him because his son was on death's door. Jesus healed the boy, but He didn't do it the way the nobleman expected Him to do it. The man had to exercise faith without sight.

After experiencing a divine encounter with Jesus, the woman at the well went into her town and told everyone about the man who knew everything about her. The result of her testimony was a city-wide revival.

Every man and woman is thirsty for something that will satisfy their soul. The Samaritan woman at the well learned that Jesus is the only thing that can.

When John the Baptist's disciples approached Jesus because they were concerned that people were beginning to follow Jesus instead of John, John responded by pointing out that his calling was to point people to Jesus. Then he gave his disciples three reasons why they should follow Jesus instead of himself.

John the Baptist's disciples got a little frustrated and jealous when Jesus started taking the attention of the people away from John. John, however, was completely content because he knew his purpose and his role in God's story.