Gospel of john chapter 4 commentary

Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. We will see jesus as the bread of life chapter 6, the giver of water of life in chapter 7, and the light of life in chapter 8. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

Carson pillar, 1991 midlevel if i could have only one commentary on the gospel of john, it. The work they had to do was to preach the gospel, and to set up the kingdom of the messiah. He stays two days with them, and goes into galilee, john 4. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. Now this work he here compares to harvest work, the gathering in of the fruits of the earth. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. The samaritans, however, were still very part of gods plans as shown in this chapter of johns gospel. The disciples of john the baptist were already jealous of jesus success. In addition, for jesus to share a drinking vessel with the samaritan woman was considered unclean and very dramatic. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. His discourse with his disciples in her absence, john 4. The woman at the well is a samaritan, and samaritans have their own distinct religiona corruption of the jewish faith. Now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.

Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. There are a number of parallels between that story and this one see below. 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. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. John 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. In the context of 1 john, there were many ways to be spiritual. Gospel of john 4 commentary new testament matthew henry.

When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The saying john quotes jesus as repeating is also mentioned in lukes gospel when jesus is rejected by his hometown of nazareth in matthew. I have often read this chapter in your hearing, and you have often read it.

In the gospel of john the signs are given to lead the reader to faith john 20. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. Though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, 3. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, 2.

There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. John chapter 4 summary and what god wants from us duration. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This materal was preached by pastor cole over almost 2 years. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. The context chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 3. Each sermon is the equivalent of a 10 page pdf which means that these sermons represent over pages of biblically sound doctrine to aid your study, teaching and preaching of the gospel of john. For the origin of this people and the development of the hatred between them and the jews, see under john 4.

Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and. Capernaum john 4 bible study questions handout john 4. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 4 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 6. Verse 1 when therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. The woman then seeing other company coming up to interrupt the discourse, immediately left her waterpot or pail, behind her, forgetting smaller things, while her thoughts were engrossed with matters of the greatest importance. If the story of nicodemus in chapter 3 is perhaps the best known story in the gospel because, among other things, of 3. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more.

First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 4 by cyril of alexandria. Josephus tells us, it was the custom for the galileans, in their journeying to jerusalem to their feasts, to go through samaria. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. The same fundamental issues described in john chapter 3 are present in chapter 4. 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. The first estimate of jesus formed by this woman was stated in these words. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Then we have an account of people flocking to jesus for baptism 3. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of god.

John 4 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. What we will see in the upcoming section chapters 510 is jesus as the giver of life though this has been foreshadowed in chapters 24, note the introduction of living water in chapter 4. Few stories in the gospel record show us so much about the character of jesus. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. Note, gospel time is harvest time, and gospel work harvest work. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. On his informing her that he was the messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, john 4. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. John 16 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

Excellent resource functions like a verse by verse commentary. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. What we will see in the upcoming section chapters 510 is jesus as the giver of life though this has been foreshadowed in chapters 2 4, note the introduction of living water in chapter 4. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english.

And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. John is probably not referring to his rejection in nazareth but is commenting on the irony that although jesus is a jew from the tribe and nation of judah he is rejected by kinsmen. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 4 internet archive.

Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing. Johns gospel were worthy to be written in letters of gold. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The presentation of the son of god in samaria and in galilee. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. When jesus is discussed in this chapter as having spoken to a samaritan woman.