The first voice which i had heard connects us back to chapter one. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. The question in the synoptic gospels concerns the extent to which the divine reality broke into history in jesus coming, and the answers are given in terms of the closeness of the new age. His love for mankind involved no boundaries, for he lovingly and.
Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. There were two ways to get to galilee, and on this trip, they walked north through the area called samaria. The last unit of material john saw is contained in revelation 18. The first voice john heard was that of one like a son of man. John is not told a specific time in the hereafter, only that it will be later than the present time he is in. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. Nicodemus was a man of power and prestige, well educated, and one who sought out jesus of his own free will. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at. It probably was soon if not immediately after writing the gospel. John 4 the wedding at cana 2 on h the third day there was a wedding at i cana in galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous.
The gospel of john the 2003 movie is a wordforword recreation of johns gospel for all those times when words on a page just wont cut it. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. John 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. If we dont forgive others, god will not listen to our prayers. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. This introduces the true character and result of his own service, and all the history of the service that should be accomplished unto a far distant future. Now jesus learned that the pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than john although in fact it was not jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 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. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land.
In addition to the 3 epistles, john also authored the fourth gospel, in which he identified himself as the disciple whom jesus loved, and as the one who reclined on jesus breast at the last supper john. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Every spirit that confesseth that jesus christ is come in the flesh is of god 3 and every spirit that confesseth not that jesus christ is come in the flesh is not of god. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. 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.
Therefore jesus went on to cana, located not very far from nazareth which was a seat of unbelief against him. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 1 john 4. While this miracle is more open than that at the wedding, it is still relatively lowkey. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john.
There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. 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. Important also is the fact that this chapter demonstrates jesus love and understanding of people.
Christ as the master, baptizing with the holy ghost, administered the outward symbol only. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. Chapter 4 also includes the second of seven signs recorded in the gospel of john john 4. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The last book in the new testament is revelation, a christian apocalypse. In the same way, the holy spirit inspired john to write four other books. John is now seeing into the future, after the believers in christ are raptured into heaven, in this particular scene. As peter and john spoke to the people, who came up.
Each chapter ends with a brief interlude that describes an interesting application or extension of the chapter subject. In preparing this fourth edition, we have again reworked the entire book at the sentence level to make it as easy as possible for a reader to understand and learn chemistry. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for a feast of the jews. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. 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. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. The author of this book, john, describes the events leading up to the destruction of this world and the appearance of the world to come. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. Like the other gospels it is anonymous, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4.
John is the last gospel and, in many ways, different from the synoptic gospels. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The samaritans were partly jewish and part gentile, both in who their parents were and also in what they believed about religion. However, that chapters meaning is much richer for us. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. Biblical literature biblical literature the fourth gospel.
Chapter 4 once again presents meaningful contrasts. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. Heres what is happening tremendous hostility as a consequence of jesus growing reputation. Later miracles will become more public, more spectacular, and invite more hostility from the local religious leaders.
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. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. Our panel of childrens book experts recommends these great books for your fourth grader. John, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. Johns perception of this may account for the fact that, of all the miracles jesus did, john recorded only the seven signs, chosen it seems for their spiritual implications and for their validity as proofs af jesus deity. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. 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.
John 3, new international version niv the bible app. Other early christian writings the 27 books of the new testament are not the only writings of the early christians. Jesus baptized notjohn being a servant baptized with his own hand. John chapter 2 king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee.
A talking dog, a housecleaning robot and a threedimensional data orb are among the many cool features that kids might enjoy in the future, according to this. A molecular approach ap edition 4th edition edit edition problem 3e from chapter 8. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Bonus points for starring desmond from lost as jesus. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll.
John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. It reached its final form around ad 90110, most likely within a johannine community, but the reconstruction of this community, and therefore the social, religious and historical context of. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first of the johannine epistles of the new testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. Jesus heals the noblemans son so jesus came again into cana of galilee, where he made the water wine. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about. Its an act of obedience no matter how others hurt us. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. John sees god the father sitting on his throne in heaven, compare verse 8. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. This was a place where the people had become a mixture.
John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. 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 household. The woman then says that the messiah will come and explain all. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. John 21 does appear to be a addition to his gospel by john himself to explain that what jesus said about him did not predict he would live until christ came back.