The book of john, chapter 4 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 4 kjv when therefore the lord knew how the bible gateway. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing. John 4 nkjv a samaritan woman meets her messiah bible gateway.
This religious movement was gaining momentum and was causing some concern for the pharisees. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 4 begins with jesus travelling through samaria on his way to galilee. Jesus said unto her, thou hast well said, i have no husband.
The book of john is an eyewitness account of jesus ministry ad 2933 enriched by the authors understanding of jewish traditions and accurate geographical knowledge of palestine. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin 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. Few stories in the gospel record show us so much about the character of jesus. Jesus hears that the religious authorities are grumbling about him because he was hanging around baptizing more people than john. The pharisees heard that jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than john, 2. Most likely, jesus wanted to avoid any possible trouble with johns disciples who were troubled with his growing popularity, and since the pharisees were also. Even if a later addition, the chapter was added before publication of the gospel, for it appears in all manuscripts.
A samaritan woman meets her messiah 4therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus made and abaptized more disciples than john 2though jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples, 3he left judea and departed again to galilee. The thrust of these verses is not so much her conversion but that jesus is messiah verse 26. John chapter 4 1 when therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, 2 though jesus himself. In john chapter 4, we read the story of the samaritan womans encounter with jesus and. 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. Vine, vine complete expository dictionary of old and new testament words, thomas nelson. Yet they knew it was for some good reason, and for some good end.
The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. The book of john kjv audio bible full by alexander. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 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. They did not have the full revelation of him, and thus could not worship in truth. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 bible truth. Chapter 1 is the preamble of the messiahs coming ministry. This free bible study guide will help you understand what youre reading. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Now its not the feast it would be better attested to say a feast of the jews. John then describes that the word is jesus who became a man to live among us 1. Behold, i say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest. John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had.
The first sign persuaded his disciples the second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household the samaritans believed without a sign i. This is from the new king james version of the bible. This fourth gospel supplements the synoptics, focusing on details about christs work and words that reveal a longer span of ministry at least three years as. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. But if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about jesus, that person is not from god. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. Aug 03, 2016 bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 1.
John gives clear evidence that jesus is more than just a man, in the beginning was the word and the word was with god, and the word was god 1. John chapter 4 continued discover books of the bible. The book of john, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. The apocryphal books are spurious books written centuries after the time of christ, which claimed to be inspired of god. They worshipped the unknown god of the first five books of the bible.
What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and. Good morning everyone we will be reading in the book of john chapter 1 in our bibles today. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. The story of the samaritan woman reinforces johns main theme that jesus is the messiah and son of god. Esv audio bible, gospel of john, chapter 4 youtube. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. John 4 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Aug 01, 2009 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. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the samaritan woman at the well. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. If you would like to read and listen to more bible cha.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of god. King james version 4 when therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, though. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more. John 4 is a relatively quiet chapter between the intense dialogue between jesus and nicodemus in chapter 3 and the fullon debates with the jews recorded in chapters 5 to 10.
And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life. John 4 william barclays daily study bible bible commentaries. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. Some of the apocryphal books tell stories of jesus doing miracles as a boy. This is a selftest on chapters 1 9 of the book of john. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 bible truth. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, 2 though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, 3 he left judaea, and departed again into galilee. Now jesus learned that the pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples. Chapters available john coffman commentaries on the. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels.
Living water 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. 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. Jesus heals the noblemans son so jesus came again into cana of galilee, where he made the water wine. Reading the bible the book of john chapter 1 youtube. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. John chapter 4 discover books of the bible john chapter 4 verses 126. In this bible study by ann white of courage for life. John 4 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 4 in plain english that everyone can understand. Thus when particular difficulties occur in the word and providence of god, it is good to satisfy ourselves that all is well that jesus christ says and does. Here we see him interact with a samaritan which was highly forbidden. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4.
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