Jesus Evangelizes the Samaritan Woman

INTRO

Jesus Did Not Let Culture Close Doors To Souls (John 4:4)

Jesus overcame fatigue: (John 4:6).

Jesus began by engaging in friendly conversation: (John 4:7).

Jesus chose a time when others were not around: “For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat” (John 4:8).

Jesus was not put off by potentially offensive statements (John 4:9).

DISCUSSION

Jesus had to point her in the right direction: (John 4:11-15)

The offer Jesus made was hard for this woman to understand because she was thinking merely of a physical offer, while Jesus was pointing her toward a spiritual solution.

How do you walk someone into a Bible study? You have to build a bridge. When conversing with the lost, think about how the chosen subject can turn from a mere physical concern to a spiritual discussion.

If you are discussing the declining morals in America, perhaps say, “Could I show you something that will solve our moral problems?”

Jesus did not ignore sins that potentially could close the door (John 4:16-18)

How inconsiderate and unloving for someone to bring up sin during a Bible study, but Jesus was not just anybody; He was the Son of God.

May I suggest that it takes a lot of love to deal with difficult subjects?

An evangelist is not helping someone go to Heaven by avoiding the discussion of repentance.

Jesus emphasized sincerity and truth (John 4:23-24).

Cannot convert someone to Christ without an understanding on the NT pattern (Acts 8:4, 5, 12).

Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth—need a basic understanding of the acts of worship

Jesus identified the Savior: “Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he” (John 4:26).

Any Bible study that does not bring the sinner to the cross should be abandoned.

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me” (John 12:32). Jesus is the drawing power of our work. There is no message on earth more powerful and effective to present the lost than the grace of Jesus.

We are not just presenting a series of facts to be believed and commands to be obeyed, for the gospel is also full of beautiful promises to be enjoyed.

Jesus used one contact to lead to many others (John 4:28-29).

One conversion leads to another, and another, and another.

How are we going to reverse our four-plus decades of decline in America? One soul at time!

One of the best sources for contacts are new converts. They open a door to entire new set of family and friends.

The best way to grow a business is through referrals…is your religion referable? relationship with Jesus referable? the church referable?

If not what at the local church can you get excited about? what does your relationship with Jesu can you commend to others?

Jesus took advantage of a spiritual opportunity at the cost of physical loss: (John 4:31-34)

Effective personal evangelism takes sacrifice.

Don’t put off for tomorrow what you must do today.

Matthew 25:13 “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”

Exhortation

If we want to grow in our evangelism efforts, we need to follow Jesus’ example

Are you growing in your effort to reach the lost?

Do you have a relationship with Jesus?