Put your faith in Christ for salvation.

Tell the lost the reason for Christ’s Incarnation.

Commit to following Jesus for life.

Shine the light of the gos-pel to those in darkness.

I. Testimony of John the Baptist (3:22–30)

A. The problem (3:22–26)

John baptized his disciples

I. Testimony of John the Baptist (3:22–30)

A. The problem (3:22–26)

B. The pronouncement (3:27–30)

Credit God for any ministry success.Bathe ministry endeavors in prayer.

Approach ministry with an attitude of dependence on God.

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Speak of God’s character and enabling rather than our own.

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II. Reflection of John (3:31–36)

Confidence in the security of our eternal state.

Keen awareness of the need to know and do God’s will.

Thanks and praise to God for eternal life.

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Joy no matter the circumstances we face.

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Focusing on our inability to deal with our problems on our own.

Having a self-centered outlook on life.

Setting a goal to promote ourselves.

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Holding on to the disappointments and hurts others have caused us.

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III. Time with the Samaritan Woman (4:1–42)

A. Departure from Judea (4:1–4)

Normal route for Jews

Jesus’ route

III. Time with the Samaritan Woman (4:1–42)

A. Departure from Judea (4:1–4)

B. Dialogue with the woman (4:5–26)

1. The conversation (vv. 5–18)

2. The confession (v. 19)

3. The controversy (v. 20)

4. The correction (vv. 21–24)

5. The confirmation (vv. 25, 26)

III. Time with the Samaritan Woman (4:1–42)

A. Departure from Judea (4:1–4)

B. Dialogue with the woman (4:5–26)

C. Return of the disciples (4:27–38)

D. Response of the Samaritans (4:39–42)

IV. Healing of the Nobleman’s Son (4:43–54)

Put your faith in Christ for salvation.

Tell the lost the reason for Christ’s Incarnation.

Commit to following Jesus for life.

Shine the light of the gos-pel to those in darkness.

Live in light of eternity.