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Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:44? 2. How does John 4:44 reflect Jesus' reception in His hometown and its significance? 3. Why might a prophet be "without honor" in his own country, according to John 4:44? 4. How can John 4:44 guide us in handling rejection in our own communities? 5. What other biblical examples show prophets being rejected by their own people? 6. How can we honor Jesus in our lives, despite societal or cultural opposition? 7. Why does Jesus say a prophet has no honor in his own country in John 4:44? 8. How does John 4:44 reflect on Jesus' acceptance in his hometown? 9. What historical context explains Jesus' statement in John 4:44? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? 11. What did Jesus mean by 'A prophet lacks honor'? 12. Why is John the Baptist considered the greatest? 13. What does reverence for God mean? 14. What did Jesus mean by "A prophet lacks honor"? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jesus' statement in John 4:44 reflect His understanding of human nature and the challenges of ministry? 2. In what ways can we relate to Jesus' experience of being without honor in His own country in our personal lives or ministries? 3. How do the additional scriptures (Matthew 13:57, Luke 4:24, Mark 6:4) deepen our understanding of the theme of rejection in Jesus' ministry? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that familiarity does not lead us to dismiss important truths or messengers in our lives? 5. How can we find encouragement and strength to persevere in our calling, even when facing rejection or lack of honor from those closest to us? 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 4:44 NIV John 4:44 NLT John 4:44 ESV John 4:44 NASB John 4:44 KJV John 4:44 Commentaries Bible Hub