John 4:25-42 The Samaritan Woman’s Mission – audio

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Text: John 4:25-30, 39-42

Introduction

We have a mission in this world: come to know Christ, and help others come to know Him!

There was one woman who did this very well. She is the Samaritan recorded in the gospel of John (John 4:25-30, 39-42).

Body

I. Jesus revealed Himself to the Samaritan woman.

A. It was foretold that a Prophet would arise out of Israel (Deuteronomy 18:15), and she had earlier perceived that Jesus was a prophet (John 4:19).

B. Daniel prophesied of the Messiah (Daniel 9:24-27), and the Samaritan woman knew that He was coming (John 4:25). Even Andrew pointed out to Peter that he had found the Messiah (John 1:41). These all quickly learned that Jesus, in fact, was the Messiah and Christ.

II. She went and told others about Him.

A. Jesus commanded a man who was healed from demons to go and tell others what the Lord had done for him (Mark 5:19-20).

B. Jesus commanded John’s disciples to go and tell him what they had seen and heard (Luke 7:22-23).

C. The Samaritan woman went on her own and told others (John 4:28-30).

III. People came to learn about Jesus.

A. They were brought to Christ by the Samaritan woman (John 4:39-40).

B. Many believed because of Christ’s own words (John 4:41).

1. Christ’s words are with authority (Matthew 7:29; Mark 1:22; Luke 4:32).

2. The words Christ speaks are spirit and life (John 6:63,68).

3. His words are with us today (John 17:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25).

C. Many believed for themselves, and not to appease the Samaritan woman (John 4:42).

1. We must have our own faith (Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6).

2. We must all give account of ourselves to God (Romans 14:12; 1 Peter 4:5-6).

Conclusion

The Samaritan woman is a good example of leading others to Christ.

It is our duty to share the good news of Christ with others.

It is God’s duty to help the church grow (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7; Ephesians 4:16; Colossians 2:19).