Wednesday Night Bible Study
John 4: 25-30
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I. Vs. 25-26 Anticipation and Fulfillment
a. The anticipation of the Messiah by both Jews and Samaritans comes from Old Testament prophecy. (Duet 18:15; Is 53) This prophecy is confirmed in this scripture and in other New Testament Scriptures as well. (Luke 2:25-32, Acts 3:22) This anticipation was held by the majority of the Jews and some non-Jews alike.
b. There is another anticipation for Christ’s second coming. And this one is foretold in New Testament Scriptures. (I Matt 24:29; 25:31, Luke 21:28, Thess 4:13-18)
c. Jesus plainly (flat out) tells the woman that He is Messiah. His response coincides with the 7 I AM statements in the book of John. They are as follows:
1. Jn 6:35 Bread of Life
2. Jn 8:12 Light of the World
3. Jn 10:9 The Door
4. Jn 10:11,14 Good Shepherd
5. Jn 11:25 The Resurrection and The Life
6. Jn 14:6 The Way The Truth The Life
7. Jn 15: 1,5 The Vine
II. Vs. 27-30
a. Jesus brakes societal norms. He is not placing tradition above the scriptures. Both men and women are included in the plan of salvation. (Mk 7:8; Lk 10:42; Lk 8:1-3)
b. Leaving the waterpot shows us that priority is placed on witnessing over everything else. Jesus has called us to do the same. (Acts 1:8; Rev 12:11)
c. Where is the zeal of the church for witnessing? Are we on fire? What can be done to rekindle the flame for witnessing?
