Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. For it is gods nature to be kind, and to give happiness. 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.
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. Exposition of the gospel according to mark hendriksen. 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.
The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4. 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. In chapter 4, he tells them that they can become sanctified by their purity and. The gospel according to john the pillar new testament commentary pntc hardcover december. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize.
Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee, john 4. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. The opening verse of chapter sets the scene for the whole of chapters 17. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. Do not despise prophesies, but then he continued, test all things 1 thessalonians 5. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Observe that john writes as one far from judea and among gentiles. These free devotionals are full of insight and wisdom for students. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet.
John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. John 14 illustrates the love and patience that jesus had toward his disciples. He encounters the samaritan woman in what is johns fourth account of jesus ministry in cana. A claim to love god is a delusion if not accompanied by unselfish love for other christians. When we are filled with the love of god, it proceeds. This is the first of 3 promises to abram that will become the abrahamic covenant. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. I have gotten through the 17th chapter of john in this book and i am nothing short of amazed at. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. He manifests a remarkable understanding not just the human nature in.
From the first page to the last page of this book, the entire intent has been to exalt jesus. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. 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. Jesus came and broke barriers that existed for hundreds of years, and this can be seen when he went to galilee in chapter 4. Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. There is no account that john the baptist ever went to jerusalem, but the savior attended all the passovers but one during his ministry. This chapter relates the journey of the lord and his disciples through samaria john 4. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. 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.
John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. There is a proleptic reference to jesus rejection 4. The concluding chapter, which is chapter three, discusses the growth of the ministry of jesus as well as the decline of the ministry of john the baptist. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. John has been produced from a copy of the printed text published by christian publishing company st. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. 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. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016.
Carson has been a true blessing to me through this book and i whole heatedly. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. One cannot love god without first loving his fellow believer. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard, that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. Verse 1 when therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john.
As he attempts to prepare them for the upcoming events, his death, resurrection, and ascension he instructs them to continue his work, and comforts them with the assurance that they would eventually be. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. John 4 opens with an allusion to the threat posed by the pharisees 4. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And passing through samaria comes to sychar, and rests at jacobs well, john 4. Interpretation, a bible commentary for teaching and preaching. Learn the gospel of john chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards.
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. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. He that does not love the image of god in his people, has no saving knowledge of god. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The gospel according to john the pillar new testament commentary pntc carson, d. Paul the apostle taught us, do not quench the spirit.
The gospel according to john the pillar new testament. John the history of the site of shechem in the old testament genesis 12. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. For an account of the institution of this annual feast, see exodus, chapter xii. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. 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. A chapter summary is given at the end of the chapter, while looking at greek. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. John the apostle said something very much the same here in 1 john 4. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. Though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. I have gotten through the 17th chapter of john in this book and i am nothing short of amazed at how easy it is to understand and how enjoyable it is to read. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land.
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