While the interpretation of jesus the messiah giving spirit without measure fits better with the overall book, the author could be implying that god gives jesus the spirit without measure. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 a commentary on the gospel of john four when therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. Mark chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. Then saith the woman, how is it that thou, being a jew as it appears by thy habit and dialect thou art. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4. Josephus tells us, it was the custom for the galileans, in their journeying to jerusalem to their feasts, to go through samaria.
Each vessel had to be prepared by being gathered, by being assembled, by being emptied, by being put in the right position and by staying in the right position. Finally, with all of that perspective, the samaritan woman in john 4 had five husbands and was living with a sixth. In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There is a proleptic reference to jesus rejection 4. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1.
The principle of this miracle was the same as the principle of. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard, that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john. Chapter 4 it was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. Our countryman biddulph describes the way which he himself travelled from galilee to jerusalem, anno domini 1601. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. The first two verses of chapter 4 return to the competition between jesus and john the baptist.
It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. John 4 opens with an allusion to the threat posed by the pharisees 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. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Rebekah was a gentile just like the samaritan woman in john 4. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. 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. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize.
John 4 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. He that does not love the image of god in his people, has no saving knowledge of god. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Nothing can be more clearcut and dramatic than the scene in the chapter before us. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. This chapter relates the journey of the lord and his disciples through samaria john 4. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman.
Jesus with a view to introduce a discourse which he graciously intended should be the means of her conversion. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. 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. These free devotionals are full of insight and wisdom for students. Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples. Campbell justly observes, implies too much to suit the sense of. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. So many bible teachers think that john means 4 oclock in the afternoon. 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.
Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. Verse 1 when therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. When there was no more prepared vessel, the oil stopped. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. Jesus therefore, being wearied from his journey, sat thus by the well.
And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Jesus is now ready to move this woman along in her understanding of what this living water is. 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. Learn the gospel of john chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. Later miracles will become more public, more spectacular, and invite more hostility from the local religious leaders. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. 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. They brought him ashore in their boat, and he was saved. 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. While this miracle is more open than that at the wedding, it is still relatively lowkey.
Though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The disciples of john the baptist were already jealous of jesus success. He encounters the samaritan woman in what is johns fourth account of jesus ministry in cana. But, here was this gentile woman meeting jesus at a well. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. The same fundamental issues described in john chapter 3 are present in chapter 4. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. We will live with jesus always 1 corinthians chapter 15. See, as it is, i have asked you for physical water but if you knew who i was you wouldve asked me for another kind of water.
Just as in the book of genesis, the well in john 4 seems to be significant. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. In addition, for jesus to share a drinking vessel with the samaritan woman was considered unclean and very dramatic. 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. 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.
First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. Jesus heals the noblemans son so jesus came again into cana of galilee, where he made the water wine. 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.