That You May ““Jesus In Samaria—Conversing With The Lost”” John 4:1-26, 39-42 ““Jesus In Samaria—Conversing With The Lost”” John 4:1-26, 39-42

That You May

““Jesus In Samaria—Conversing With The Lost””

John 4:1-26, 39-42

“Jesus In Samaria - Conversing With The Lost”

John 20:30-31 (NKJV) 30 And truly Jesus did many

other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not

written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you

may have life in His name.

Explanation as to why the Lord passed through Samaritan territory (1-4).

The actual exchange between Jesus and this woman (5-26).

The effect that ultimately was produced as a result of this incident (27-42).


The success of Jesus aroused the enmity of the Jewish leaders. (4:1-3)

He leaves Judea to go to Galilee, needing to go through Jerusalem. (4:3,4)

Passing through Samaria was not the only route - nor was it the most common one.


Because of Jewish hostilities, the Jews would travel around Samaritan territory.

The Lord, however, did not hesitate to traverse Samaritan territory (Luke 9:51-56; 17:11-19; John 4:1ff).


Some view this “must needs” language as referring to a “compulsion other than mere convenience. (Luke 2:49; 4:43; 19:5; 24:7; John 9:4; 10:16; 20:9).

He came to the city of Sychar in the region of Samaria (4:5,6).


It was near Mt. Gerizim, (2,850’), about forty miles north of Jerusalem.

Some identify the city with modern Askar, slightly more than 1/2 mile north of Jacob’s well; while others locate the city at the ruins of ancient Shechem


John says it was “near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph” (4:5; Gen 48:22)

When the Lord arrived at Jacob’s well, he sat down, “being wearied with his journey” (4:6).

“Sixth hour” - about noon?


The eternal Word (1:1) became incarnate (1:14) & endured the rigors of mankind.

The Creator is now weary — Why? (He was also hungry (Mat 4:2), thirsty (Jn 19:28), tearful (John 11:35), etc.)


She was of the region of Samaria, (Sychar), not the town of Samaria.

“Samaritans” - resulted from intermarriages between Hebrews of the northern kingdom and Assyrian settlers 722-21 B.C. - also pagan settlers during the captivity


She was shocked to hear a Jewish man ask for a drink from her.

First - “Jews have no dealings with Samaritans” (v. 9).

Second, her gender. Jewish men did not speak to women in public (4:27).


The normal prejudices of the day would prohibit public conversation between Jesus and this woman.

A Jewish Rabbi would rather go thirsty than violate these proprieties.


A Samaritan well aware of the prejudices - 9

Aware of Jacob & scriptures - 12

She was a sinner - 17-18 She was religiously inclined -

19,20 Expecting the Messiah - 25


Took advantage of a social occasion - 7

Began from established common interest - 7,10

Used occasion to discuss spiritual things - 10,13,14

Gently confronted her sin & error - 16-18, 21-24

Was direct - 25,26



John 4:27-30 (NKJV) 27 And at this point His disciples came,

and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why are You talking with

her?" 28 The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 "Come, see a

Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" 30 Then they went out of the city and came to

Him.


John 4:39-42 (NKJV) 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of

the woman who testified, "He told me all that I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

41 And many more believed because of His own word. 42 Then they said to the

woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have

heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world."


John 4:35 (NKJV) 35 Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then

comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes

and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!

John 20:30-31 (NKJV) 30 And truly Jesus did many other

signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life

in His name.


Charts by Don McClainPrepared & preached January 12, 2013

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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (NKJV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord

Jesus Christ. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you

in our prayers, 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus

Christ in the sight of our God and Father,

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (NKJV) 4 knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. 5 For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for

your sake. 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7

so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (NKJV) 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone

out, so that we do not need to say anything. 9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you

turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who

delivers us from the wrath to come.

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