The story of jesus and the samaritan woman is the first of three major stories in the gospel of john. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 4. The gospel of john frequently uses contrast as a teaching tool. It would be gross sin for christ to present himself as being god if in fact he were not. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples.
Agape bible study the gospel of john chapter 4, the presentation of the son of god in samaria and the presentation of the son of god in galilee 2 handouts. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. This gospel frequently uses stories as an introduction to a discourse about the meaning of jesus. John s gospel is followed by the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the bible st. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples. Jan 11, 2010 i am going there to prepare a place for you. John, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee, john 4. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. Jesus therefore, being wearied from his journey, sat thus by the well. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, he left judaea, and departed a.
And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where i am. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. Why did jesus say what is related in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3438 to his disciples and what lesson for daily living do we learn from this. John the word became flesh 1 a in the beginning was b the word, and c the word was with god, and d the word was god. God sometimes uses very weak and unlikely instruments for beginning and carrying on a good work. These seem to be quoted as the very words which were brought to the pharisees. John 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. At the end of john jesus told them he was going to go away and that they would not yet be able to follow.
Harvesttime is a short time, and harvestwork must be done then, or not at all. Our online gospel of john trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top gospel of john quizzes. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. Gospel of john chapter 4 it is interesting to look at the comparisons between jesus witness to nicodemus in chapter 3 and the samaritan woman in chapter 4 as a comparison of two people who are also representatives of the histories of their people. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. The gospel of john is the fourth of the four gospels of the new testament matthew, mark, luke, and john. Jews travelling between judea and galilee normally went around samaria a sixday journey, but jesus was compelled by holy spirit to travel through samaria for a divine appointment. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. What we will see in the upcoming section chapters 510 is jesus as the giver of life though this has been foreshadowed in chapters 2 4, note the introduction of living water in chapter 4. From a reading of gospel of matthew chapter 4, verses 1822, why does it seem natural that some of the disciples were at the sea of tiberius fishing.
John 4 the wedding at cana 2 on h the third day there was a wedding at i cana in galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. See the first 3 verses of the gospel of john chapter 21. John 21, new international version niv the bible app. Johns gospel is a mystical reflection on the word made flesh, jesus christ. Chapter 1 of the gospel of john original greek text and. Bible study lent 3 verse by verse roman catholic lectionary commentary at st charles borromeo catholic church, picayune, ms. After me there cometh a man, who is preferred before me. John 4, new international version niv the bible app. Other references to john the baptist in this gospel emphasize the differences between them and johns subordinate role. The prologue proclaims jesus as the preexistent and incarnate word of god who has revealed the father to us. Jacobs well therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john although jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were, jesus followers are increasing in number.
The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god. John 5 the healing at the pool some time bible gateway. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. From chapter onwards, john writes about jesus preparing the disciples for his death and ultimate resurrection. The gospel of john begins with a magnificent prologue, which states many of the major themes and motifs of the gospel, much as an overture does for a musical work. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Gospel of john chapter 21 free online bible study lessons.
John s gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. Gospel of john summary johns gospel the bible brief. John, 35 while the accounts in matthew and luke are the same, it is difficult to say if john s gospel offers the same event. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 21 day one. John s gospel is a mystical reflection on the word made flesh, jesus christ. He is that disciple who without mention by name is spoken of in the fourth gospel as especially dear to jesus and according to the traditional opinion is the author of the book of revelation. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Behold the lamb of god, behold him who taketh away the sin of the world. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. John 5 new international version niv the healing at the pool. Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. Our saviour, by teaching one poor woman, spread knowledge. We will see jesus as the bread of life chapter 6, the giver of water of life in chapter 7, and the light of life in chapter 8. While his disciples were gone to the city to buy meat, a woman of samaria comes to draw water, with whom our lord discourses at large on the spiritual nature of his religion.
Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Welcome to my brief description of john s gospel message. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. Munzi the samaritan womans story pastor robert morris duration.
The first one into the pool after each such disturbance would be cured of whatever disease they had. The next day, john saw jesus coming to him, and he saith. In chapter 2, there is a strong contrast between the joyous, secretive miracle at the wedding and the angry, ostentatious cleansing of the temple. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. John was sent just as jesus was sent in divine mission. These things were done in bethania, beyond the jordan, where john was baptizing. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. John says this, indicating that an abundance of miracles were performed subsequently by christ in galilee, which matthew relates iv. And passing through samaria comes to sychar, and rests at jacobs well, john 4. A brief introduction and overview of the gospel according to st john the apostle. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. The purpose of john s gospel 30 jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, 4. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. Josephus tells us, it was the custom for the galileans, in their journeying to jerusalem to their feasts, to go through samaria. John 4 kjv when therefore the lord knew how the bible gateway. As the last remaining apostle, john s testimony was highly authoritative among the churches. While i am on my way, someone else goes in before me.
John 4 king james version jesus talks with a samaritan woman, the disciples rejoin jesus, many samaritans believe, jesus heals an officials son, this is. Jan 20, 2017 john 4 king james version jesus talks with a samaritan woman, the disciples rejoin jesus, many samaritans believe, jesus heals an officials son, this is the 1769 king james version of the. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. A comprehensive database of more than 26 gospel of john quizzes online, test your knowledge with gospel of john quiz questions. The presentation of the son of god in samaria and in galilee. No prophet is acceptable in his village, no physician heals those who know. He stays two days with them, and goes into galilee, john 4. His discourse with his disciples in her absence, john 4. On his informing her that he was the messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, john 4. John 20, new international version niv the bible app. One church father papias, who had direct contact with john described him as a living and abiding voice. John reinforced this statement in the gospel of john, by stating in his epistle for there are three that bear record in heaven, the father, the word, and the holy ghost. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels.
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