John 4:4-42
The
majority of believers feel that they have done their part by believing in and
worshipping Christ. But, as believers,
what we have experienced brings us the privilege of sharing with others a
lifechanging message.
I. How Jesus Changed the Woman 4:4-26
Jesus Risked His Reputation
Jesus Answered Her Questions
Jesus Caused Her to Face the Truth About Her Life . vs.15-19
II. How Jesus Changed the Disciples 4:27-38
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Jesus
put the disciples in conflict with their culture. vs.27
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The
woman's amazement was with who Jesus was. The disciples’ amazement was about what
Jesus was doing.
Sanctity of
Life
·
Prejudice
is deeply rooted in every culture.
·
Men,
women and children created in God’s image should be respected, regardless of
their mental capacity, physical ability, age, faith (or
absence of faith) or social position.
Who Are Those Victimized By a Disregard for The
Sanctity of Human Life?
·
People
who refuse to receive God’s full forgiveness live under a cloud of shame.
·
We
live in a time in which people would rather die than continue living with less
than a perfect "quality of life."
·
Human
dignity is an innate value, bestowed on us by God by being made
in His image. It is not based on the ability to care for ourselves or competence
to complete a task.
Jesus
Introduced the disciples to a spiritual appetite and satisfaction.
vs.31-34
He
Inspired the disciples to look beyond the obvious. vs.35-38
·
Tomorrow is not the day of salvation;
today is the day of salvation.
III. How Jesus Changed the Town 4:39-42
·
Jesus
changed the town through the testimony of the woman.vs.39
·
Jesus
changed the town with His caring words. 40-41
·
Jesus
changed the town by the people believing in Him. vs.42
