John 4:27 - 4:42
Gospel of JohnSteve Gregg
In John 4:27-42, Steve Gregg discusses Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman and emphasizes the significance of her recognition of Jesus as a prophet and potentially the Messiah. The conversation also highlights the difference in beliefs between Jews and Samaritans regarding worship location, but Jesus emphasizes the importance of worshiping with sincerity and truth. Overall, the text suggests that Jesus' mission was not driven by a desire for recognition as the Messiah, but rather to offer spiritual guidance to those in need.
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In this commentary on John 4:43-5:23, Steve Gregg notes that Jesus testifies to the truth and that his actual hometown is Nazareth, not Jerusalem. Gre
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