Gareth began with a comparison between chapter 3 and chapter 4.
Nicodemus and the woman of Samaria The Lord Jesus knew exactly what to say to each to expose their need in a decisive yet gentle way. The teacher needed to know that he must be born again, and the woman needed to know that her sin had to be dealt with. Jesus Christ is the answer,
John 3 vs.16 For God SO LOVED the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Then speaking about chapter 4
1/ The Purpose of God.
2/ The Knowledge of God.
3/ The Gift of God
1/ He must needs go through Samaria the woman was completely unaware of the appointment she had with the Saviour, but Jesus knew her and was going to meet with her, and He knew the outcome.
2/ She had some knowledge of God, she was aware that the Messiah would come and bless the nations.
Psalm 53 vs.1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
3/ Isaiah 9 vs.6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Romans 6 vs.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Lord gently highlighted her sin which she acknowledged. We must see ourselves from God's perspective - holiness, righteousness, purity and repent of our sin and receive new life spiritual life forgiveness, our sins removed as for as the east is from the west. He died at Calvary to make this possible He shed His precious blood, He gave Himself for me. Come to Christ and He will give you rest.
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