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. Jan 12, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. In addition, for jesus to share a drinking vessel with the samaritan woman was considered unclean and very dramatic. In prior verses, jesus began to draw an analogy between the spiritual food of serving god and the physical food which refreshes the body. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. Verse 3 ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about. Read 1 john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Then what did jesus mean in john chapter 6 a catholic gentleman recently asked this question after reading this and his inquiry really touched me. The next day john saw jesus coming toward him, and said, behold. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos. Commentaries have neatly divided the chapter into an isolated drama of seven scenes narrating the aftermath of jesus healing of the man born blind, who never asked to be healed in. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.
Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john. We must either explain the saying in this way or assume that somehow it has crept into the wrong place. Bible tracts and christian essays of scott huckaby. John mark was also a nephew or cousin of barnabas, who at times was a companion of the apostle paul colossians 4. Here was the holiest of men, listening with understanding to a sorry story. Christ as the master, baptizing with the holy ghost, administered the outward symbol only through his disciples. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
This introduction serves to explain the objective that will be accomplished within the seal period. The purpose of verses 56 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old testament prophesy that jesus was the promised messiah. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. The purpose of verses 56 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old testament prophesy. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich.
Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Catholic friend, it is not my intention to do you any evil or to cause you suffering when i explain the catholic religion on this site. A body which does not consume the right kinds of food will be weak, ineffective, and sickly. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. At the time of the birth of christ there had not been an old testament prophet for four hundred.
John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. John 4, new international version niv the bible app. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. After speaking about false teachers in verses 1 through 3, john offers reassurance. Jesus predicts peters denial and speaks of his own departure. John 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Now, in this chapter, we have christ in each of these three parts of that land. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. Seeking to strengthen those congregations, he could no longer minister to them in person and, following the divine command 1. Jesus baptized not john being a servant baptized with his own hand. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more.
Paul and barnabas took john mark with them as a servant during their first. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46.
John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. The seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. 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. That objective will be completed when all of the seal events have taken place, and those seal events will be described in the next chapter. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. The grace of god is a living thing, a springing and abiding thing, an everlasting thing, and he that hath it in his heart hath that which hath saved him for ever. In this chapter the apostle exhorts to try spirits, gives a note to try by. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. He refers to his readers as little children, using the same greek phrasing he did in 1 john 2.
This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. If thou knewest the gift of god, that is, as the next words explain it, who it is that. Study john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. But the water that i shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. Scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Heres what is happening tremendous hostility as a consequence of jesus growing reputation. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them.
By most reckonings, this was after john baptized jesus and after the 40 days of temptation in the wilderness. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. It is my intention to show you that what youve been told is. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. The lamb of god who takes away the sin of the world. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 4 walking in the light. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. I have often read this chapter in your hearing, and you have often read it. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 1 john 4.
Mark chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. In the gospel of john the signs are given to lead the reader to faith john 20. 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. When the discourse on the healing of the blind man is ignored in the interpretation of john 9, the events in chapter 9 are not allowed their. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 4 and more. Gospel of mark bible study notes by email from john karmelich. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome. The verse byverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. When he was arrested, john was in ephesus, ministering to the church there and in the surrounding cities.