First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. 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 manifests a remarkable understanding not just the human nature in general. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. Then we have an account of people flocking to jesus for baptism 3. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with. Samuels complete commentary on the gospel of john is now available online and in local bookstores. John chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3.
Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Eliphaz is the first of jobs friends to respond to job. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
While this miracle is more open than that at the wedding, it is still relatively lowkey. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The context chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 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. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in. 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. 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.
There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. There are a number of parallels between that story and this one see below. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. 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. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. God is spirit, and only by the power of his spirit can people worship him. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 4 walking in the light. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. Later miracles will become more public, more spectacular, and invite more hostility from the local religious leaders. I have often read this chapter in your hearing, and you have often read it. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john commentary bible study the gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers.
Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Here we see him interact with a samaritan which was highly forbidden. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. Watkins, in the 19thcentury anglican bishop charles ellicotts commentaries.
John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Work was meant to be a creative co laboring with god genesis 2. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. 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. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. 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 good effect of this among the samaritans, john 4. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary produced by tow project book 4 of psalms places the brokenness of the worldincluding human mortalityin the context of gods sovereignty.
Chapter 4 it was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. John 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Luke, the beloved physician was no apostle and probably no jew either compare colossians 4. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Christs talk with his disciples in the meantime, john 4. But whosoever drinketh of the water that i shall give him shall never thirst. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land. The apocryphal books are spurious books written centuries after the time of christ, which claimed to be inspired of god. In the gospel of thomas, jesus is supposed to have killed a scribe name annas because he muddied pools of water jesus had made. But the pressure of time makes work feel like toil and trouble. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john though jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples, he left judea and departed again to galilee.
In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about. Samuels complete commentary on the gospel of john is now available in book form. 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. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43. John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The epistle is traditionally attributed to john the apostle from early date, although there remains an open question about the authorship. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts.
Chapter 4 also includes the second of seven signs recorded in the gospel of john john 4. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure.
The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. He would apply himself more to preaching work, which was the more excellent, 1 co. In johns gospel, jesus begins this movement outward very early in his ministry. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Gospel of john 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. Chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 3.
We find him residing for some time in galilee john 4. No decent man, let alone a rabbi, would have been seen in her company. Women usually came to draw water in company, and at a cooler time of the day. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016.
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