Somehow, the townspeople were convinced! Jesus took the risk of peeling back the layers of what she was trying to avoid. Text: John 4 “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” TCR 579 . She doesn’t quite see it yet. But then also notice the time. He’s connecting the world in which they live with a spiritual reality that she needs. " "I am becoming who I am becoming. And Jesus was a Jew. The woman has no husband! “How cold is it?” “Was it hard to breathe?” “Are you going to come get me if I can’t make it?” But she couldn’t muster the last-second courage to jump. Regardless, she begins spreading the news about Jesus as it relates to her messy life. Jesus is at the local watering hole, if you have ears to hear spirit and truth. A skid row prostitute can become a child of God. And it was effective. You don’t want everything about the church to be tilted this direction, but a few things need to be. The Gospel of John has a frequent theme of the abundant life found in Christ. It’s almost comical. Antony Hughes. That's how she ended her testimony. Using Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman recorded in chapter 4 and Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus recorded in chapter 3, John presents fundamental and profound spiritual truths, and yet the Samaritan woman and Nicodemus could not be more different from each other. Mark Vroegop “Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. Dead water is the same old argument you get into every day. However, a first-century historian indicates that Jews preferred the shorter route.[1]. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, "What do you want?" More sermons from Dean Sam Candler » Worship Schedule », A sermon by the Very Reverend Sam CandlerAtlanta, GeorgiaThe Third Sunday of Lent John 4:3-42In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He tells her that there is something more available to her, and it relates to eternal life. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce this material in any format provided that you do not alter the content in any way and do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. Rev. 38 I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. When I read the Samaritan woman's conversation with the Lord Jesus in John 4:1-42, I can't help but be amazed at how God became man and showed His great love to those who society considers as outcasts and rejects. Just then the disciples arrive. Rev. The woman is intrigued. Conservative preacher John Piper’s treatment is characteristic. Do … She kept asking questions. What you have said is true!" " And Jesus speaks to us.Jesus is speaking to you, right now, if you have ears to hear, right now, here in church, in this place, in this time, at this well. This Samaritan woman aimed at this object and tried to gain it by an exceedingly earnest address. . 19-20). Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband'; 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. We try this husband. In a sermon on this passage, he describes the woman at the well as “a worldly, sensually-minded, unspiritual harlot from Samaria” … Her shame is transformed into a platform to talk about Jesus! All throughout the book, this theme appears in a variety of ways. This is probably the most mission-oriented week of the entire year. Jesus changes the life of the Samaritan woman not by healing her or doing anything practical to better her circumstances. The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. Well, that's not the way that Jesus considered it.Men were not even supposed to mingle with women in that culture. 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?" Who is outside the “norm” of your social and cultural arena that you could engage? That is the truth. or, Why talkest thou with her? Let me put it this way: If you wait to engage people in conversation about the gospel until it’s comfortable, it will rarely happen. Amen. Jesus is sitting at the well at one of the hottest times of the day. He doesn’t have anything with which to draw water. This was remarkable in a day when the rabbis taught that to teach a woman spiritual truth was like teaching a dog; that it was better to burn the Scriptures than to teach a woman. (John 4:1-42). The Samaritan people came to believe that Jesus is the Savior of the world. Postscript. By the way, if you are reading this sermon online please feel free to leave your comments at the end. I had jumped in, and I remember her rocking back and forth at the top, trying to make the decision to jump. We heard from some friends about a trail that led to a famous rock formation from which you could jump—about 30-40 feet—into the water. It was about noon. He revealed His identity to this immoral Samaritan woman, not to the religious leaders or even to His own disciples. So, Jesus digs deeper into her moral life. When Jesus was going from Judea to Galilee, the shortest route was through Samaria. Since gathering water was a part of everyone’s life, the well was not only a source of needed hydration, it was also a place for socialization and community. 33 So the disciples said to one another, "Surely no one has brought him something to eat?" 15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water." Jesus helps a broken woman find her way to spiritual wholeness. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. The Jews and Samaritans disagreed about the location of worship. Love and conviction. Christ is Risen! A. They refused to accept any books of the Old Testament other than the Pentateuch. They were so focused on getting food that they neglected to connect to their ultimate mission. 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. For example, we hiked to Harney Peak, an all-day trip that featured beautiful sunshine and driving sleet, until we reached the summit, which is the tallest point in the continental United States from the Rockies to the Eastern seaboard. Ó College Park Church - Indianapolis, Indiana. The woman is a Samaritan and therefore, as I said, unwanted, unclean. This is probably referring to the crowd of Samaritans coming out of the city to see Jesus. "I am. 28 Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. SERMON FOR THE SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony Sourozh +In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In verse ten he piques her interest by talking about what she is missing. The land was resettled with non-Jewish people (2 Kings 17-18). He’s trying to help her see that her deepest needs and longings could be met in what Jesus offered. I mean that men and women did not share the common exchanges of daily commerce and need. However, she really wanted to jump. The parenthetical comment that follows helps us understand that the disciples are gone. Copyright 2020 College Park Church. But I’m sure you can look back at your life and see the way a particular risk, while not entirely safe, was worth it. She was part of a group of people who the Jews did not like . Amen. Sometimes the conflict created violence. Changed Lives (5) Sunday, May 05, 2019. It can also mean to not share the use of things. [2] Needless to say, the relationship between the Jews and Samaritans was tense. Does God find you more like the woman at the well—a person searching for fulfillment in the wrong places? We try that wife. February 2, 2020. "This is the Jesus we worship today. Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, “Give me a drink”’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Either way, there would be a cultural cloud hanging over her. I’m not telling you to be reckless. He mentions the gift of God, not knowing who he is, and the concept of living water. She was a Samaritan . No matter whether you are Jew or Samaritan, or Gentile, or Greek, or American, or Yankee or Southerner. How do we look like the Samaritan Woman? (John 4:1-42). The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ. Are you willing to worship God with the truth of who you are? The previous conversation with Nicodemus was intellectually challenging. The Samaritan woman wants this water now! 27-38], and (3) the harvest [vv. Gospel Project Unit 21 Session 3 Samaritan Woman. This woman was wholly and solely occupied with the idea of getting natural water more easily. John 4:1-42 . God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth’” (John 4:23–24). While Jesus is concerned about this woman and her spiritual life, the disciples are focused on whether or not Jesus has eaten lunch. He is the living water that cleanses and quenches the deepest thirst of one's soul. This woman had a heart’s need and He knew he could meet it. The woman, however, tries to avoid this invasive conversation by appealing to a religious controversy. The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. She said to the people, 29 "Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! Without the woman even knowing it, Jesus is creating a conversation pathway that will lead to deeply spiritual truths. All of us have seen the opposite at some time or another. He truly cares for all. The Samaritan woman also was blinded by false religion and it caused her concern about where she should worship. The result of this conversation with Jesus is a movement of evangelism in the city of Sychar. It was a long-standing controversy, but Jesus would not get sidetracked. This season, which lasts from the bright resurrection of Christ until the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, continues for fifty days. April 10, 2017. 1. The story begins with Jesus transitioning out of Judea because of some kind of pressure that was mounting from the Pharisees, the people who were central to the religious establishment of the day. John chapter four records a risky conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. As we see the different pictures of Jesus’s life and ministry, it’s helpful to be reminded of the extent to which he went in order to purchase redemption. Northern Ireland is not supposed to speak with Southern Ireland. He was a Pharisee, a … [3] In other words, to not use her pitcher. On Sunday night In the end, all you’re left with is a dry and dusty taste in your mouth. He reached her. And this week’s gospel passage takes what we’ve been talking about and displays it in a very practical way. Are you tired of all the work you've had to do? Nothing squelches the opportunity for the gospel to advance like waiting until it’s safe. He loved this woman and wanted her to be free more than he loved staying in a position that was comfortable. SERMON FOR THE SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony Sourozh +In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Dr. Bob Oh received his B.A. Jump!” And she did—squealing, kicking her feet in the air, and barely breathing when she came out of the water. But not Jesus. This is the Jesus we worship in Spirit and in Truth: the Savior of the World.Amen.The Very Reverend Samuel G. CandlerDean of the Cathedral of St. Philip. Then it was mom’s turn. 27 Just then his disciples came. Sermon for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman 2016. Well, Jesus can relate. Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons. What is this living water? Some of the highlights were the various hikes that we took together. Sir, give me this water!16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come back." The Samaritans were despised by the Jews because they were of mixed ethnicity. Democrats are not supposed to speak with Republicans. A 30-minute podcast of an excellent sermon on the Samaritan woman is here. And while we are savoring the gratitude that we feel for that grace, we should ask the Lord, “To reach others, what risk are you asking me to take?”. Your feedback is very important to us. A skid row prostitute can become a child of God. Do you know what dead water is? This woman lived in a polar opposite world. Buckhead is not supposed to speak to Sandy Springs. You’ll regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t jump. He desires for them to have eyes to see a harvest that is right in front of them. We are going to look at this text in order to discover what we learn about Jesus and his ministry. First, with whom do you relate in the story? From there, Jesus engages her in further conversation. But, ultimately, we have no husband. The conversation happened at night. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life." "I am who I am. Their arguments do not need to be your arguments. She has a shameful past. Notice that Jesus doesn’t get into sidebar discussions that aren’t timely. The conversation with this woman was socially and culturally challenging. Welcome to Dr. Bob Oh TV Channel. 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. According to verse 41, many people believed. Verses 34-38 record the lesson that Jesus wants his disciples to learn. We try that therapist. Samaritan Woman at the Well. Her life is not what God intended for her. Picture # 4: The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ as a new creation. But in order for her to be reached, Jesus took some risks. Third and finally, Jesus takes a big risk here in order to engage this woman. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water’” (John 4:1–15). But I want to base this particular sermon on the Samaritan Woman’s encounter with Jesus. They move from a discussion about her morality to what place true worship should take (vv. Now you need to know that while Sarah is amazingly adventuresome, she doesn’t like heights. Pittsburgh New Church. Jesus respected women so much that he was able to share his ordinary need with a woman; he shared his thirst.10 Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." After the Assyrian invasion of the northern tribes in 722 B.C., many powerful and influential Jewish people were exiled. Bruce Chilton and … 47:1-6) and the kind of new life that comes from the Holy Spirit (John 7:38-39). 00:00. John 4:3 Jesus left Judea and started back to Galilee. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. I don't mean co-mingle. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Christ is Risen! " "I am ,he. Just to make this clear, John adds another parenthetical comment—” For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.” This doesn’t just mean that they do not socialize with them. There is a lesson for us here. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." In verse 25, the woman acknowledges that they are looking and waiting for the Christ. Part 5: Peter; Part 4: Paul; Part 3: Timothy; Part 2: The Samaritan Woman; Part 1: Matthew; Series Info . Digital-only service on December 27 at 10 a.m. Jesus & the Samaritan Woman (sermon) Jeffrey Still. The Gospel for this Sunday, the account of the Woman at the Well, the Samaritan Woman, is one example of this, and a very interesting one it is. Amen. Calvin Odhner . And Jesus puts his finger on a major need in her life. This text is not specifically focused on this aspect, but it is important to note. Why is that important? Where do you get that living water? It was instructive. So, he asks if he can use her water jar. In verses 11-12 she inquires as to how this could actually be true. Good morning and welcome to the Pittsburgh New Church! Jesus is human and Jesus is God.This means that, no matter, what we ever feel in life, Jesus has felt it before us. John 4:1-42 . Jesus was tired. Nicodemus was highly educated, part of the power structure of society, and very religious. 35 Do you not say, 'Four months more, then comes the harvest'? Yes! It was the woman's testimony, to be sure. The Samaritan woman was a foreigner from a despised religious group, but her story made a clear statement about the role of women in the early Christian communities. It’s the same thing that Jesus did with Nicodemus. Now, as she mentions Jacob, she calls him father. Jesus is at your favorite restaurant. People are people whether they are in the first century or today. My end-game is to invite you into this story so that you can consider if God is asking you to take some risks. Rather than ruin the narrative with a forced outline, I’d like to simply walk you through the text and then make some applications. They realized immediately, from the woman (!) A skid row prostitute can become a child of God. She had a pretty loose moral history. We need to understand that the problem this Samaritan Woman faced is the same problem we all face: our sins have separated us from God. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. We’ve had our fair share of ER runs due to bad decisions. Jesus is both. And John uses this exchange in his gospel to send a number of messages about the ministry and message of Jesus. Use the Samaritan Woman Maze as a fun activity for your next children's sermon. 41 And many more believed because of his word. A sermon by the Very Reverend Sam Candler Atlanta, Georgia The Third Sunday of Lent John 4:3-42 In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We see in him the critical moments finding a beautiful balance. That was the strange place, the half-breed place, the place you are not supposed to visit if you are well brought up! But here we see Jesus live out his humanity as he is tired. 36 The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. If he's the Son of God, what's he doing being tired? Now, this should tell us something. It took me a while, but I finally drummed up enough courage to jump into the frigid waters. ©2020 The Cathedral of St. Philip. Yes, we were all taught not to talk to strangers. 7-19-64 7:30 p.m. You are invited on the radio, as with us here in this great auditorium of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, to open your Bible to the Gospel of John chapter 4; the Gospel of John chapter 4, and we shall read out loud the first fourteen verses; the Gospel of John chapter 4, the first fourteen verses. Sermons; 2004; On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; by Fr. This is the first major movement of belief in John’s gospel, and it comes to a group of people considered outsiders to the kingdom. However, from a Jewish perspective, this was not the wisest or most desirable choice because there was enmity between them and the Samaritans. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor." Instead (v. 28), the woman left her water jar, made her way into the city and told the people about him. Download File | File Size 20.4MB. But as we enter the week leading up to Easter, I want to encourage you to pray through what kind of risk you might need to take this week. John wants us to see the wide-open invitation for the gospel. For the proper Jewish man, to drink with a Samaritan would be like one of us drinking from the bottle as a wino on the street in a bad section of town. Tom Ross Christ Dealing Samaritan woman Maze as a fun activity for your life ''... 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