Here’s an interesting comment. For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food. John 4:8 That is literally what the Greek text says. Some versions bracket this verse to mean it is a side comment not relevant to the main story. Other …
Two Parallel Stories Gems
Thee five Gems will be opened to you after you have completed Deeper Bible 401 Session 3 and learning how to rightly interpret these two parallel stories given a careful reading of the cultural information.
Bible Gem 33 – Two Parallel Stories – John 4:8 and following
I believe there are two stories set in parallel: Jesus with the woman at the well and the Disciples with the people in Sychar town. This verse should not be bracketed; it is not a side thought. It has only been bracketed because some translators …
Bible Gem 34 – A Key Word Play – John 4:8/4:34
Isn’t it interesting that John 4:7, 8 are side by side. (Ha ha, you say that is because 8 follows 7 Ian.) but you know what I mean. John 4:7 . . . Jesus said to her, “Please give Me a drink.” John 4:8 His …
Bible Gem 35 – Four Months More (John 4:35)
You say, ‘Four more months and then harvest.’ But I tell you, take a good look at the fields; the fields are ripe now and ready for harvest! John 4:35 What is behind this verse? What is Jesus saying here. Would it interest you to …
Bible Gem 36 – Background to Samaritan Worship (John 4:20)
Background to Samaritan Worship: The king of Assyria transported groups of people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and resettled them in the towns of Samaria, replacing the people of Israel. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns . . . …