S. S. Times John 4:1-42 When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,… I. A SYMPATHETIC COMPANION. 1. Sharing human infirmity (ver. 6; Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 4:2; Mark 14:34; John 11:35; John 19:28). 2. Accepting human supplies (ver. 7; Matthew 21:17; Mark 2:16; Luke 7:36; Luke 19:5; Luke 24:41). 3. Surpassing human expectations (ver. 9; Matthew 8:27; Matthew 9:8; Matthew 22:22; Mark 5:20; John 3:9). II. A HELPFUL COMPANION. 1. Dispelling ignorance (ver. 10; Mark 2:10; Luke 19:42; John 10:38; John 13:7; John 15:15). 2. Arousing desire (ver. 14; Matthew 5:6; Matthew 11:28; John 3:12; John 14:12; John 16:24). 3. Begetting prayer (ver. 15; Matthew 9:27; Matthew 15:22; Matthew 20:30; Mark 10:47; Luke 18:41). III. A DIVINE COMPANION. 1. Knowing all things (ver. 17; John 1:48; John 2:25; John 16:30; John 21:17; Colossians 2:3). 2. Illustrating true worship (ver. 23; Exodus 20:3; 2 Kings 17:35; Psalm 96:9; Jeremiah 25:6; Matthew 4:10). 3. Avowing the Messiahship (ver. 26; Psalm 2:6; Matthew 16:16; John 11:27; Acts 3:18, 17:7. (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, |
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