John 4 - Introduction

PART II. (D.)
IV. CHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF IN HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY, ETC. (CONTINUED)

1. In Samaria.—

(1) To the woman of Samaria as the “living water” (John 4:1);

(2) as a discerner of the thoughts of the heart (John 4:17), the result being faith in Him as Messiah;

(3) to the disciples, giving glimpses of the far-reaching effects of His and their work (John 4:27);

(4) to the Samaritans as the Messiah and the Saviour of the world (John 4:39).

2. In Galilee.—

(1) His reception by the people (John 4:42), His fame in Jerusalem having preceded Him;

(2) His glory manifested again in the region of nature, by healing the nobleman’s son; and the power of His mighty works to awaken faith in true hearts (John 4:46).

First Year of our Lord’s Ministry

1. Joh. 4:1-42.—End of A.U.C. 781 or beginning of 782 (December–January, Tebeth).

2. Joh. 4:43-54.—Beginning of A.U.C. 782. Probable place of John 4:43 in Synoptic narrative: Matthew 4:13 et seq.; Mark 1:14 et seq.; Luke 4:14 et seq.