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