So also is the resurrection of the dead this will be the case and condition of risen bodies, they will be as different from what they now are, though they will be the same in substance, as a stalk of wheat in its blade and ear, and full corn in the ear, is from the naked grain, when cast into the earth. That is the reason why moses gives this as the summary or. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. 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 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible.
It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Cephas this is a syriac word, meaning the same as the greek word peter, a stone. Jesus looked at him and said, you are simon son of john. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
This is the holy book of luke, known as the gospel according to saint luke. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Genesis 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world.
Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee 42. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The only son, god, who is at the fathers side, has revealed him. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. The book of john lessons bible study and ministry resources. And they said, john did no sign, but j everything that john said about this man was true. John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had. This is the end and object of john s testimony, that jesus was the promised messiah. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot.
This chapter clearly describes jesus as identical to god. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. One of us is no more, and the youngest is at present with our father in canaan. And when jesus beheld him, he said, thou art simon the son of jona. Other references to john the baptist in this gospel emphasize the differences between them and johns. John took every opportunity that offered to lead people to christ. John relates that the jews did not understand the comparison.
The lection assigned for the third sunday in lent provides something of a study in contrasts with john 3. One of the two who heard john speak, and followed him, was andrew, simon peters brother. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. Through him all people could hear about the light and believe. This is the true light that gives light to all people. John 1 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic bishops. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. If you suspect that these contrasts convey a unifying theme in the gospel of. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 10 bible truth. Isaiah 42 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. John, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. And when jesus beheld him, he said, thou art simon the. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. This is a subtle clue that one of the two disciples who came to jesus from john was the apostle john himself. I and my father are one john 10 bible study questions handout john 10.
The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. The rule of the previous verse, which places the greek word in the text and the english word in the margin, should be followed here. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 bible truth. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. Now when jacob saw that there was corn in egypt, jacob said unto his sons, why do ye look one upon another 42. Lord, we thank you for this opportunity to gather together and for us to study your word together.
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. 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. He first found his own brother simon, and said to him, we have found the messiah. We 37 saw his glory the glory of the one and only, 38 full of grace and truth, who came from the father. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. And he said, behold, i have heard that there is corn in egypt. Intro to john biblica the international bible society.
The love of god is here put for all religious feelings. We pray that you would give us discernment and clarity and give us ears to hear, eyes to see and a heart willing to obey and respond so that we are not merely hearers but doers of. The word means a stone, but the writer translated for greek, not for english readers. Read isaiah 42 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. The first chapter of john introduces jesus as the word, from the greek logos. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. In verse after a brief notice of this visit to capernaum we shift to jerusalem and the temple. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Mar 23, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 42 and more. The stone, or rock, is a symbol of firmness and steadiness of character a trait in peters character after the ascension of jesus that was very remarkable. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses.
The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. John 1, king james version kjv chapter 1 the bible app bible. This is part 4 in a 23part study on the book of john. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter in verse 12, jesus describes himself as the light of the world and verse 32 contains the wellknown teaching ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. It usually introduces a new section and this section in johns gospel extends to the end of chapter 4 with a minor break at 3.
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