But it was unusual for a woman to come out there at that hour. And this same Jesus is here with us, right now, at this hour. Jesus said: I have new birth for you (living water), and he said, Where is a womans womb big enough for me to crawl into? She says, You have living water for me (new birth); wheres your bucket? This is a picture of us. Many times human pride will keep us from admitting our sin. (The transformation of the Samaritan woman. Confronting her issues with the opposite sex was the turning point of the encounter. We must show that we are interested in them, accepting them without demanding that they change first. Maybe youve done something to bring some shame upon yourself. #livingwater #healing #trauma #forgiveness #jesus #gospel #goodnews". You could wait till next week to taste and see to believe and receive him. Dont miss the five things he says about the water that he gives and offers you today. And here comes what ought to be strike three. And the woman knows it. So Jesus is the God-sent, God-loved, God-speaking, Spirit-permeated, all-authoritative ruler of all things. B. They had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival,(AP) for they also had been there. And he had to pass through Samaria. So they went around two longer routes to avoid them. This was essential. Then, upon his death, his side is pierced, and out flows a sudden rush of blood and water. He did not compromise the truth to win her favor. The disciples returned and were surprised that He was talking to the Samaritan woman. John 4 reveals that almighty God possesses an unceasing desire for true worshipers. She knew it, and Jesus knew it. This same Jesus would go to Calvarys holy mountain, where he would make the atoning sacrifice for her sinsand not for her sins only, but also for your sins and mine, for the sins of the whole world. In fact, he even began to correct them: You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we Jews worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But that didnt stop Jesus from accepting the woman herself. John 4 WebTikTok video from Glasford UMC (@glasfordumc): "Part 4 of todays sermon on the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him (John 3:17). In John 4, Jesus has a life-changing conversation with a Samaritan woman who is gathering water from a well. He tells us here, as he told them, that we all are to be working at gathering in a crop for eternal life. And they also set up a couple of rival shrines, which God had not authorized. John 4 gives the account of Jesus encounter with the immoral Samaritan woman at Jacobs well. He spoke to a woman. Secondly, she was a Samaritan. He replies: You are right in saying, I have no husband; for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. on John 4 What can we learn from the woman at the well? She went when she wouldnt have to deal with other people, when she wouldnt have to endure their stares and gossip, even if she had to go out there under the hot sun. And their religious identity would be eroded also. You cant be asking me to use the same bucket. And he accepted her in spite of some rather significant obstacles. When he has come, he will declare to us all things. Jesus said to her, I am Jesus ministry had begun in earnest and it was attracting attention. He broke a centuries-old taboo. In That maybe youre being looked down upon by otherswhether fairly or unfairly. What was even more unusual was that Jews would not use the same utensils as a Samaritan, because they considered them unclean, but this man wanted to use her waterpot. He would even die for her. A.) Why did that prompt Jesus to leave? Its really the story of the man she meets there at the well: Jesus, the one who does all things well. By the way, if you are reading this sermon online please feel free to leave your comments at the end. Well, she did not know a lot, but this was one thing she did know. He sits in the light of day with a Samaritan Woman who has suffered the oppression of her male-dominated society and the schism (AQ) And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. WebThe Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:4-26). That isnt done. Everything is intentional. 39Many of the Samaritans from that town(AK) believed in him because of the womans testimony, He told me everything I ever did.(AL) 40So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. But I am not arrogantly superior. The history goes way back. Notice how He stimulated her curiosity. Red Letter Art Christmas Ornaments & Christmas Cards, Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Church Worksheets, The Top Ten Reasons to use the Historic Lectionary, Concordia, Wisconsin woes administration cancelling its own professor for whistleblowing, Commemoration of Saint Paul McCain, Theologian and Publisher. 24God is spirit,(W) and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth., 25The woman said, I know that Messiah (called Christ)(X) is coming. Yes, Jesus has living water for you today. And this woman at the well was one of them. Jesus had given them a world view. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. "the Samaratin Woman: Breaking Down Barriers For The C. Just because encounters take place when we least expect them, doesnt mean they are coincidental or circumstantial. And the Assyrians then brought in other peoplesGentiles, non-Jewsto live in that area they had conquered. So lets begin with the transition between chapters 3 and 4. I came to Jesus, and I drank He did not have to go through Samaria. So just like Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners in Luke 15, he is willing to share a drinking cup with a Samaritan adulteress. John 4 NIV;KJV - Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman You may be the one who built the fountains fifty years ago, or tried to shoot Jews last week in the Holocaust Museum in Washington, or you may be the ever-targeted Jewish person, or the one forced to drink from the other fountain but at this moment, in this text, God, in Jesus, means for you to feel graciously pursued. What you have said is true.. 4. C. Mere religion cant empower us for service. Work in cooperation with the Holy Spirit to transform your life. Cannot you hear her thinking: Would not it be wonderful to never have to come to the well again, never to run the risk of woman gossiping about her. This should Jesus said to her, Give me a drink. (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.). Wellno pun intendedwell, this woman has three strikes against her that should have kept a man like Jesus from talking to her. It wasnt like he said: Divorce? Are you thirsty? And therefore, they were avoided. Five previous husbands, and now shes shacking up with a guy. Theyve been on the road for some hours now, its midday, and theyre tired and hungry. 54This was the second sign(AU) Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee. In order to avoid a direct clash with them at this time He started back to Galilee. And you yourself may have doubts and uncertainties in your faith. And now I live in Him. She had two choices: faith or rejection. Where do you get that living water? She doesnt see yet. Notice what was most impressive to her about their conversation. They had a corrupt mixture of Jewish and pagan religions. We know that this is a command for all Christians in each successive generation. Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. B. So which is it, Jesus? Sure, there is a risk involved. But you may not have till next week. Friendships will not be deep and intimate that do not nurture the spirit as well. Unable to see the glory of the only Son of God. Reject strongholds (John 4:19-20) As this insightful conversation develops John 4:5 Jesus has no more to say about the wall between Samaritans and Jews. It was about the sixth hour [noon]. The Samaritan is the hero of that story. When Jesus says to her in verse 23, True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him, its hard not to think: Jesus is the hound of heaven. That is why we sin. Samaritan Woman at the Well Jesus will not give up. Living in sin? We must learn how to make friends, and be a true friend to them just as Jesus was. If you do the fire it ignited within you will die. And so when the disciples come back later, and they see this happening, theyre a little surprised, if not shocked. 31Meanwhile his disciples urged him, Rabbi,(AC) eat something., 32But he said to them, I have food to eat(AD) that you know nothing about., 33Then his disciples said to each other, Could someone have brought him food?, 34My food, said Jesus, is to do the will(AE) of him who sent me and to finish his work. This will save us from unrealistic expectations and constant disappointment. WebUse the Samaritan Woman at the Well - John 4:1-42 Coloring Page as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
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