Lesson 179: John 4:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well — crossing ethnic, gender, and religious barriers. Samaritans worshiped on Mount Gerizim while Jews worshiped in Jerusalem; both awaited MessiahA title meaning “Anointed One”, referring to the person chosen and empowered by God to fulfill His redemptive purpose. In the Old Testament, it points to a promised deliverer — a king, priest, or savior who would restore God’s people. In the New Testament, the term identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of that promise, the one sent to save, redeem,... More.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After exposing her marital history and offering living water, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More teaches that true worship is not tied to a mountain but flows from God's nature as Spirit and from truthful encounter with him.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers.
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The woman said to him, “I know that MessiahA title meaning “Anointed One”, referring to the person chosen and empowered by God to fulfill His redemptive purpose. In the Old Testament, it points to a promised deliverer — a king, priest, or savior who would restore God’s people. In the New Testament, the term identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of that promise, the one sent to save, redeem,... More comes, he who is called Christ. When he has come, he will declare to us all things.”
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Discussion
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What false ideas about worship might you need to release?
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How can you worship in Spirit and truth this week?
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What barriers did JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More cross that you are called to cross?
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