We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. This commentary on johns gospel is offered as a textbook for students of. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land.
Learn the gospel of john chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. 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. He said that if a person loves, they belong to god. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. Display the picture jesus and the samaritan woman gospel art book 2009, no. Scripture contains many examples of god speaking to human beings through prophets, people who hear and share. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. John 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. View john 4 in the note window and now jesus, being driven away by the jealousy of the jews, begins his ministry outside that people, while still acknowledging their true position in the dealings of god.
Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of. What was the difference in the baptism of jesus disciples and that of john. One could merely say that god loves, but scripture goes deeper to the very core of gods being as love, a. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to abide in god and his love, which is perfected among us. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world.
John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The impact of her actions are still being felt in the christian world today. Harley howard put everything to the test 1st john 4. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Ask the class to look for the impact of the womans testimony on the people in her city. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. One of the features of this whole epistle is the presentation of a number of tests. 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.
The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. The god of relationship is the god of love 1 john 4. John 4 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 4. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.
Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. He then encouraged his readers to love each other because their love comes from god. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. An important deduction from the fact of jesus many baptisms, none of which were administered by himself personally, yet being referred to as his baptisms and his accomplishment, is this. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. How likely is it that the testimony of one, discredited woman could make such a huge impact.
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. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. The problem of interpreting the nt is one to which we all would like to find a simple unlocking key, an easy. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. 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. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John the apostle said something very much the same here in 1 john 4. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. There is a great deal of reiteration in this chapter, but additional truth appears with regard to testing the spirits 1 john 4. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. 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. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4.
Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Jun 20, 2019 jesus came and broke barriers that existed for hundreds of years, and this can be seen when he went to galilee in chapter 4. This chapter relates the journey of the lord and his disciples through samaria john 4. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4.
Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. John reminded his readers in 1 john chapter 4 that they are children of god, and they will prevail over the false prophets who are not of god, but belong to the world. Jesus came and broke barriers that existed for hundreds of years, and this can be seen when he went to galilee in chapter 4. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. Why did jesus have to go through samaria, most jews would have gone around. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Outline of the book of 1 john introduction to 1, 2, and 3 john author. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. God is love, love as a test, love of one another, love of god, gods love of us, etc.
The epistle is traditionally attributed to john the apostle from early date, although there remains an open question about the authorship. Apparently it had some significant impact on his life. He manifests a remarkable understanding not just the human nature in general but of her very heart. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. 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.
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. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Adam clarkes bible commentary john 4 john 3 john 5 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the samaritan woman at the well. Why is it noted that jesus himself was not baptizing. Here we see him interact with a samaritan which was highly forbidden. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Introduction the present state of nt studies is seemingly headed toward a hermeneutical impasse. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43.
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. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land, not only the place of his birth, but the scene of his preaching and miracles. What does jesus willingness to leave judea and go miles away from johns ministry say about our savior. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Then cometh he to a city of samaria, which is called sychar, near to the parcel of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 bible truth.