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John 4:4-42

John 4:4-42. Jesus’ 5 Stages Of Revelation Of Himself To The Samaritan Woman. Stage 1. 1. Introduction initiation – Give me drink Vs. 7-9 Jesus initiated the conversation Vs. 7 Circumstances necessitated the woman’s help Vs. 5-8 Jesus shocked her by initiating the conversation Vs. 9

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John 4:4-42

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  1. John 4:4-42 Jesus’ 5 Stages Of Revelation Of Himself To The Samaritan Woman

  2. Stage 1 1. Introduction initiation – Give me drink Vs. 7-9 • Jesus initiated the conversation Vs. 7 • Circumstances necessitated the woman’s help Vs. 5-8 • Jesus shocked her by initiating the conversation Vs. 9 • Contrast Jesus’ interview with Nicodemus and her

  3. Nicodemus and Samaritan Woman • He was a Jew – a Pharisee • He was a man • He was learned a teacher in Israel 3:1 • He was morally upright seeking Jesus • He was a wealthy man from upper class of society • She Was a hated Samaritan • She was a lowly woman • She was ignorant and unlearned • She was of a sinful character 4:17-18 • She was poor and probably an outcast

  4. Stage 2 2. Anticipation - The Hint Of Jesus To Living Water Vs. 10-15 • Jesus took the conversation to the next level by a hint • She doesn’t understand Jesus’ teaching • Jesus purposely used ambiguous language • She had the same problem as others before her • Jesus tantalized her thinking – If you knew who asked • Jesus took her thinking to the next level Vs. 13-14

  5. Stage 3 3. Identification - Jesus Identified Who He Is That Offered Water Vs. 16-20 • She still doesn’t understand who asked her for water • Jesus reveals something about her to reveal Himself • Jesus exposed the woman’s need for something greater than water • He turned her from the physical to the spiritual

  6. Stage 4 4. True Worship - Jesus Teaches her About True Worship Vs. 21-24 • Jesus showed her sinful condition was not hid from Him • The usual Jew would give an expected response - Jerusalem • Jesus said there is going to be a change • The location for worship is unimportant

  7. Stage 5 5. Realization - Jesus Identified Himself As The Messiah Vs. 25-26 • The woman responded with knowledge about the Messiah • Jesus reached the climax of the interview with her

  8. Summary - 5 Stages Of RevelationJohn 4 • Introduction initiation – Give me drink • Anticipation – Hint of living water • Identification – Prophet?? • True Worship – not location, truth • Realization – The Messiah The Christ

  9. The Impact Of The InterviewJohn 4:20-38 • His disciples were puzzled He was talking To Her Vs. 27 • The woman was so excited she forgot her water pot Vs.28 • She went into the city and told them all Vs. 29 • Fulfilling prophecy - return of the remnant Zeph 3:18-20 • Fulfilling prophecy – return of north Hos. 2:14 - 3:5 • The entire city believed her words Vs. 30, 39 • The city believed because of Him Vs. 40-45 • Jesus taught His disciples using this example Vs. 33-38

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