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Now He had to pass through Samaria. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:4? 2. Why was it necessary for Jesus to pass through Samaria in John 4:4? 3. How does John 4:4 demonstrate Jesus' intentionality in His ministry? 4. What Old Testament connections can be made with Jesus' journey through Samaria? 5. How can we apply Jesus' example of purposeful travel in our daily lives? 6. What does John 4:4 teach about breaking cultural barriers for the Gospel? 7. Why did Jesus need to pass through Samaria in John 4:4? 8. What is the significance of Samaria in biblical history? 9. How does John 4:4 challenge cultural boundaries of the time? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? 11. Why is the Samaritan woman unnamed, leaving no external historical record to corroborate the event in John 4? 12. Who were the Samaritans in the Bible? 13. What is the Samaritan Pentateuch? 14. What does contextualization mean? Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think it was significant that Jesus "had to pass through Samaria," and how does this reflect God's heart for all people? 2. How can we apply Jesus' example of breaking cultural barriers in our own communities today? 3. In what ways does the historical context of Samaria enhance our understanding of Jesus' mission and ministry? 4. How does Jesus' intentional journey through Samaria challenge us to be more intentional in our own ministry efforts? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt called to step out of your comfort zone to reach someone different from you. How did that experience impact your faith and understanding of God's love for all people? John 4 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman reshape your understanding of cultural boundaries in sharing the gospel? 2. What does the concept of living water mean to you personally? 3. How does the Samaritans' belief based on personal encounters with Jesus inform your faith journey? 4. What can you learn from the faith of the royal official who believed Jesus' word about his son's healing? 5. How can you apply Jesus' assertion that true worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth in your personal worship? 6. How does the Samaritan woman's transformation from a social outcast to an evangelist inspire you? 7. How does Jesus' reception in Galilee compare with Judea and Samaria, and what does this suggest about acceptance of His message? 8. How does the healing of the official's son affirm Jesus' power and authority over life and death? 9. How can the Samaritan woman's excitement to share her encounter with Jesus motivate you in evangelism? 10. What does Jesus' willingness to converse with the Samaritan woman tell you about His view on the worth of individuals? 11. How does the Samaritans' request for Jesus to stay with them demonstrate their acceptance and belief? 12. How does the concept of "harvest" in Jesus' conversation with the disciples relate to evangelism? 13. How do you relate to the Samaritan woman's initial misunderstanding of the "living water"? 14. In what ways does the faith of the Samaritans challenge your personal faith in Jesus? 15. How can you apply the idea of "sowing" and "reaping" in the kingdom of God in your life? 16. How can you seek and provide "spiritual food" in your everyday life as Jesus does? 17. In today's context, who might be the "Samaritans" (people typically avoided or marginalized), and how can you reach out to them? 18. How does Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman influence your understanding of gender and societal norms in spiritual conversations? 19. How does the faith of the royal official's household inspire your family faith practice? 20. How can you recognize and share about Jesus' work (signs) in your life to bring others to faith? Links John 4:4 NIV John 4:4 NLT John 4:4 ESV John 4:4 NASB John 4:4 KJV John 4:4 Commentaries Bible Hub