John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Chapter 4 was a highlight for me as he talked about the. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. Johns calling to be a disciple of the lord is described in the synoptic gospels math.
John chapter 4 kjv king james version thank you for the correspondence, spencer i added the comment to compliment your comment on the importance of women in the bible. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to abide in god and his love, which is perfected among us. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. However, jeremiah dictated the book a second time to baruch, together with new additions. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. In prior verses, jesus began to draw an analogy between the spiritual food of serving god and the physical food which refreshes the body. The god of israel often proved himself to be god with this, that he made all. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god. She bade the lord jesus to have her two sons sit on his right and his left hand in his kingdom math. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. Like jealous friends, no doubt,informed the pharisees. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. As we act in faith to restore what has been broken as doctors, nurses, auto mechanics. John and his brother james were full of zeal for the lord jesus. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. I have gotten through the 17th chapter of john in this book and i am nothing short of amazed at how. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. The gospel according to john the pillar new testament. 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, he left judaea, and departed a. 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.
Nothing can be more clearcut and dramatic than the scene in the chapter before us. It is midday, and jesus and his disciples have arrived at a samaritan town called sychar which is close to the land jacob gave to josephs descendants. Scholars writing gospel of john commentary often grapple with the. But chapter three does more than reiterate how the word took on human flesh.
Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. John 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3.
People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal. 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 second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. Sustainable business models and the automotive industry. Their proponents have often turned to the language of the gospel of john to support their views. 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. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. The good effect of this among the samaritans, john 4. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. He manifests a remarkable understanding not just the human nature in.
One could merely say that god loves, but scripture goes deeper to the very core of gods being as love. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The god of relationship is the god of love 1 john 4.
In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. John 4 kjv when therefore the lord knew how the bible gateway. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
The book fell into the hands of the king, who burned it. 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. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. What other teachings can you get from this chapter and apply to the world today. 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. Theres a good summary on the following page with more detailed. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. John the niv application commentary book 4 kindle edition by gary m. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john the niv application commentary book 4. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the samaritan woman at the well. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. But jesus christ is no mere vehicle for the conveyance of a divine gift, but his own. John chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Study the bible online using commentary on john 1 and more. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf.
John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. 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. In this commentary on the gospel of john sloyan focuses on the reconciling nature of jesusministry. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son.
Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. 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. 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. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 4 walking in the light.
John the niv application commentary book 4 kindle edition. The epistle is traditionally attributed to john the apostle from early date, although there remains an open question about the authorship. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. Ministers are but the voice, the vehicle, by which god is pleased to communicate his mind. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology of work. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. We find him residing for some time in galilee john 4. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.
This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. John overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the. Here we see him interact with a samaritan which was highly forbidden. Christs talk with his disciples in the meantime, john 4. Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. The book of john bible study chapter 4 the book of john bible study chapter 4 skip navigation sign in.