This study takes an indepth look at the life of christ, from a miraculous public ministry that confirmed his calling, to personal revelations that can transform the life of every believer. Jesus had talked with the religious leaders for a long time see john chapter 5 and now he left them and walked north with his disciples. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. There is a proleptic reference to jesus rejection 4. For it is gods nature to be kind, and to give happiness. The bangkok conference, already mentioned in the commentary on. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john.
The disciples of john the baptist were already jealous of jesus success. Verse 1 when therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. The book of john lays the very foundation of the gospel.
Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Jesus heals the noblemans son so jesus came again into cana of galilee, where he made the water wine. 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. After these things jesus went away to the other side of the sea of galilee or tiberias. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Jesus therefore, being wearied from his journey, sat thus by the well. Gospel of john 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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. Throughout this coronavirus pandemic, we are living through a period of suffering and isolation unlike. 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.
Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee, john 4. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land. For more information on kings and priests, see the commentary for revelation 1. At the last supper, he was the disciple sitting next to jesus. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in. This content is part of a series 1st john chapter 4 part 4 of 5 dr. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. John 4, new international version niv the bible app. John 57 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And passing through samaria comes to sychar, and rests at jacobs well, john 4. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. And this morning i made it through a whole chapter, and tonight well take a whole book. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee.
Gospel john chapter 5 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 5. John chapter 6 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. He that does not love the image of god in his people, has no saving knowledge of god.
Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. John saw that the one who could open the book was jesus christ. In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John 4 opens with an allusion to the threat posed by the pharisees 4. For a careful treatment of plagiarism as sin, see john m.
In other words, this was the very first miracle that jesus ever performed. Harley howard put everything to the test 1st john 4. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. The fountain of jacob denotes the word, and the doctrine of truth thence derived, and it was on this account that, when the lord came to the fountain of jacob, he discoursed with the woman of samaria, and taught what is signified by a fountain and by water, as described in john 4. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. What was the difference in the baptism of jesus disciples and that of john. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4.
People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. And john is thought to be the disciple jesus loved. He stays two days with them, and goes into galilee, john 4. Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee. Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7. Take my life, that i may be elw 583, 685, h82 707, umh 399, nch 448. John 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Here we see him interact with a samaritan which was highly forbidden. On his informing her that he was the messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, john 4. Jesus said, jesus answered and said unto them, destroy this temple, and in three days i will raise it up.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john the holy spirit of god knows everything about us. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. These seem to be quoted as the very words which were brought to the pharisees. John recorded the lords statement concerning his death and resurrection in john 2. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Well, i am greatly challenged, on some occasions, in all honesty, as you well know, to get through one verse. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with.
You want to open your bible, if you will, to the book of esther. Learn the gospel of john chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. This is the first of 3 promises to abram that will become the abrahamic covenant. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. What the church would have missed had this chapter been lacking. The saviors atonement in the garden and on the cross is intimate as well as infinite. Jesus came and broke barriers that existed for hundreds of years, and this can be seen when he went to galilee in chapter 4. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. He encounters the samaritan woman in what is john s fourth account of jesus ministry in cana. See another chart on gospel of john from charles swindoll. Among the books john stott has written are basic christianity, the epistles of john. No prophet is acceptable in his village, no physician heals those who know him. This chapter relates the journey of the lord and his disciples through samaria john 4. Shower us in your living water, bringing us to new life, fresh and clean. 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. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. Subida del monte carmelo is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet saint john of the cross.
Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. Walk with us as we share the knowledge of your living water with others, so that all might live. And this is in our continuing series on 12 unlikely. A multivolume commentary on a single biblical book. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the samaritan woman at the well. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. And passing through samaria comes to sychar, and rests at jacobs well, 46. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf.
John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Rich in theology, and essential to evangelism, the book of john provides a. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. He encounters the samaritan woman in what is johns fourth account of jesus ministry in cana. 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. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at.
John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. Chapter 4 it was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. John was one of the three disciples that jesus took with him to witness his transfiguration. Ascent of mount carmel chapter 4 book 1, chapter 2. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John the history of the site of shechem in the old testament genesis 12. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Jesus christ is the son of god, and through him we begin to truly live.
Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for a feast of the jews. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. We can see that john is addressing his children as he uses the word, beloved, which means, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples.
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. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. 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. His discourse with his disciples in her absence, john 4.
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