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John 4:1-4
1Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
2(although Jesus himself didn`t baptize, but his disciples),
3he left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.
4He needed to pass through Samaria.
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In John 4:1-4, we read this passage as preparatory groundwork for the profound Gospel encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. It is through the lens of Law and Gospel that we discern this narrative movement. The Law is present in the historical division and animosity between Jews and Samari
We read this passage as part of the redemptive-historical narrative showing the unfolding of God's sovereign plan. Jesus' journey through Samaria is not incidental but part of the divine decree, demonstrating the inclusion of the Gentiles in the covenant of grace. The necessity of passing through Sa
We read John 4:1-4 as a critical juncture in Jesus' ministry, illustrating His intentionality in reaching the lost across ethnic boundaries. Jesus' travel through Samaria, a region despised by Jews, underscores His mission to break down societal and religious barriers and extend the gospel to all pe
In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read John 4:1-4 as an example of Jesus' intentional and purposeful mission. The passage shows Christ's movement through various regions, underscoring His universal mission to all people, not limited by ethnic or cultural barriers. This aligns with our underst
We read John 4:1-4 as a testament to Jesus' intentional crossing of societal boundaries, embodying liberation and reconciliation. Jesus' journey through Samaria, a region despised by the Jews, signifies God's movement toward breaking down entrenched barriers of race, ethnicity, and social division.