When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. When that happens we need to go to the filling station which is the bible. The gospel is for all people, in all places, and all.
No excuse for sin go the conditions prevailing in society, and especially in the great cities of the nations, proclaim in thunder tones that the hour of gods judgment is come and that the end of all things earthly is at hand. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Some patients experience spread from rohypnol for sale select chapter and verse below or browse topics. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to god in prayer, allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the scriptures and to the one they tell us about. The combination of this passage, along with jesus conversation with nicodemus, makes an important spiritual point. At the end of chapter 4, jesus returns to the territory around cana where hell work his second sign by curing a royal officials son simply by his word. John 4, new international version niv the bible app.
Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. Bible commentary the gospel of john bible explained. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. 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.
The key to this is not simply what you plan but often the unplanned agenda takes place. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. Jesus goes from conversing with an educated, powerful, prestigious man to talking to an outcast, unlearned, selfconscious woman. Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. My nourishment comes from doing the will of god, who sent me, and from finishing his work. John chapter 2 king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. It is possible that this was a genuine source of confusion and a stumbling block to her, but it is more likely that this simply was an evasion. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Johns emphasis on love among the people of god shown in passages like 1 john 2. Christ as the master, baptizing with the holy ghost, administered the outward symbol only through his disciples. While this miracle is more open than that at the wedding, it is still relatively lowkey. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated to us through your revealed word. 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 third day from the end of the previous chapter. He asked his mother what she wanted him to do, knowing that she wanted him to make more wine. Eliphaz speaks first because he was probably the eldest and wisest. Jesus explained to mary that it was not the right time to perform such miracles. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel. 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. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14.
It consists of three cycles in which each friend speaks and job replies, with the exception that in the third cycle zophar does not speak. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Christs ministry not complete at the cross see note with ex. Bible explained bible commentary study of each verse in. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 4.
Christs notice of the approaching multitude had not been shared by the apostles. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016.
The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. The word of god is precious and far beyond human wisdom isa. You will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. If love is of god, then those who claim to be born of god, and claim to know god, must be able to love one another in the body of christ.
There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the. John 1 in depth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. John 2 details how jesus, his disciples, and his mother attended a wedding at cana of galilee. John 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Later miracles will become more public, more spectacular, and invite more hostility from the local religious leaders. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Jesus baptized notjohn being a servant baptized with his own hand. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. 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 apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.
David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. However, mary did not listen to him, but instructed the servants to do whatever jesus bade them to do. This is the main reason why we assume that the public service of the lord jesus must have lasted for about three years compare john 2. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. But he has promised the holy spirit to help us understand john 16. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Jesus baptized not john being a servant baptized with his own hand. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about her lifechanging encounter with jesus.
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