well well john 4

Sunday 10 March - 2013 Ashley Olsson

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday 10 March - 2013 Ashley Olsson

Well, Well - who do we have here?John 4: 4 - 42…….And it was necessary for Him to go through Samaria

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

What there is to see….

✤ After reading this portion of Scripture we will now explore…..

✤ The Heart of God

✤ The “humanness” of Christ

✤ The Nature of Mercy

✤ What is needed to RECEIVE…... Everlasting life

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

The Heart of God…...✤ That the world would be Blessed

✤ His promise to Abraham, the Father of Faith “ ….and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" Genesis 12:3

Sunday, 10 March 13

The Heart of God…...✤ That the world would be Blessed

✤ His promise to Abraham, the Father of Faith “ ….and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" Genesis 12:3

✤ It was always God’s intention to Bless the Earth, unfortunately because the Jewish Religious leaders loved “religion” more than God, many were not blessed for generations.

✤ Jesus had recently stated to Nicodemus……” for God so loved the World, that He gave…….” John 3:16

Sunday, 10 March 13

The Heart of God…...✤ That the world would be Blessed

✤ His promise to Abraham, the Father of Faith “ ….and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" Genesis 12:3

✤ It was always God’s intention to Bless the Earth, unfortunately because the Jewish Religious leaders loved “religion” more than God, many were not blessed for generations.

✤ Jesus had recently stated to Nicodemus……” for God so loved the World, that He gave…….” John 3:16

✤ Further that God sent His Beloved Son, Not to condemn but to Save. He is the same today, His Heart is in Saving Sinners and bringing much Glory to His Wonderful name, and preparing a “Bride” beyond anything we could ever, EVER, EVER imagine!

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

✤ Hebrews 4:15…. For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

✤ Hebrews 4:15…. For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.

✤ Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

✤ Hebrews 4:15…. For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.

✤ Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

✤ v6 - 8 We can see that Jesus, as a man was tired - thirsty - poor and lived simply - He did not misuse His Power and diminish the inconveniences of his “humanity”

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

✤ Hebrews 4:15…. For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.

✤ Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

✤ v6 - 8 We can see that Jesus, as a man was tired - thirsty - poor and lived simply - He did not misuse His Power and diminish the inconveniences of his “humanity”

✤ II Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Sunday, 10 March 13

Christ as a man…...

✤ Hebrews 4:15…. For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.

✤ Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

✤ v6 - 8 We can see that Jesus, as a man was tired - thirsty - poor and lived simply - He did not misuse His Power and diminish the inconveniences of his “humanity”

✤ II Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

✤ And He did not JUDGE, or RIDICULE this woman at the well - nay, He was there JUST FOR HER, to lift her out of the bondage of sin and all the fruit of it.

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

✤ She had NOTHING going for her…… she was a Samaritan ……

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

✤ She had NOTHING going for her…… she was a Samaritan ……

✤ As far as Jews were concerned, Samaritans were LESS than animals, they would wipe the dust of their land from their shoes.

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

✤ She had NOTHING going for her…… she was a Samaritan ……

✤ As far as Jews were concerned, Samaritans were LESS than animals, they would wipe the dust of their land from their shoes.

✤ Why was she there doing hard work in the middle of the Day, surely you would gather water in the morning or evening??

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

✤ She had NOTHING going for her…… she was a Samaritan ……

✤ As far as Jews were concerned, Samaritans were LESS than animals, they would wipe the dust of their land from their shoes.

✤ Why was she there doing hard work in the middle of the Day, surely you would gather water in the morning or evening??

✤ She was avoiding people, she had a poor reputation.

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ Jesus seeks this woman out!! She was NOT looking for Him.

✤ She had NOTHING going for her…… she was a Samaritan ……

✤ As far as Jews were concerned, Samaritans were LESS than animals, they would wipe the dust of their land from their shoes.

✤ Why was she there doing hard work in the middle of the Day, surely you would gather water in the morning or evening??

✤ She was avoiding people, she had a poor reputation.

✤ Jesus chases her down her “rabbit hole”…….

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

✤ She is un-believing…… But He persists. V11

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

✤ She is un-believing…… But He persists. V11

✤ She is Carnal……. But He persists. V12

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

✤ She is un-believing…… But He persists. V11

✤ She is Carnal……. But He persists. V12

✤ She is self seeking….. But He persists. V15

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

✤ She is un-believing…… But He persists. V11

✤ She is Carnal……. But He persists. V12

✤ She is self seeking….. But He persists. V15

✤ She is evasive…… But He persists. V19 - 25

Sunday, 10 March 13

The nature of MERCY….

✤ She is Defensive…. But He persists. V9

✤ She is un-believing…… But He persists. V11

✤ She is Carnal……. But He persists. V12

✤ She is self seeking….. But He persists. V15

✤ She is evasive…… But He persists. V19 - 25

✤ She wants to deflect….. But HE PERSISTS….. praise God for MERCY

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

✤ The horrid Truth must be exposed….. and cured…..

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

✤ The horrid Truth must be exposed….. and cured…..

✤ Holy Spirit…. His work ??

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

✤ The horrid Truth must be exposed….. and cured…..

✤ Holy Spirit…. His work ??

✤ John 16:8: And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

✤ The horrid Truth must be exposed….. and cured…..

✤ Holy Spirit…. His work ??

✤ John 16:8: And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.

✤ AVOID Religion…… V20 the woman seeks to avoid her sinful inner life and “talk about religion”….

Sunday, 10 March 13

What is needed to RECEIVE... life….

✤ Recognition of our Sin….. Jesus is Provocative and Persistent….

✤ The horrid Truth must be exposed….. and cured…..

✤ Holy Spirit…. His work ??

✤ John 16:8: And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.

✤ AVOID Religion…… V20 the woman seeks to avoid her sinful inner life and “talk about religion”….

✤ ACCEPT Truth …… V21 - 22….. she had the WRONG MOUNTAIN...

Sunday, 10 March 13

Sunday, 10 March 13

The Father is still looking…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

✤ for TRUE Worshippers…. For worship to be real and honouring to God it must have both the elements of the Spirit and Truth. One without the other is not true worship.

The Father is still looking…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

✤ for TRUE Worshippers…. For worship to be real and honouring to God it must have both the elements of the Spirit and Truth. One without the other is not true worship.

✤ I Peter 1:17: And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

The Father is still looking…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

✤ for TRUE Worshippers…. For worship to be real and honouring to God it must have both the elements of the Spirit and Truth. One without the other is not true worship.

✤ I Peter 1:17: And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

✤ I Peter 1:20: He ….. was made manifest in the last times for your sake, who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

The Father is still looking…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

✤ for TRUE Worshippers…. For worship to be real and honouring to God it must have both the elements of the Spirit and Truth. One without the other is not true worship.

✤ I Peter 1:17: And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

✤ I Peter 1:20: He ….. was made manifest in the last times for your sake, who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

I Peter 1:22: Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for

“All flesh is like grass

and all its glory like the flower of grass.

The grass withers,

and the flower falls,

✤ I Peter 1:25: but the word of the Lord remains forever.” - And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

The Father is still looking…...

Sunday, 10 March 13

That we would LoveHim and Enjoy Him

Sunday, 10 March 13