Samaria: Samaria: Preaching ChristPreaching Christ

Acts Chapter 8Acts Chapter 8

Origin of the SamaritansOrigin of the Samaritans

Assyrian Captivity. 2 Kings 17Assyrian Captivity. 2 Kings 17 Jews and Samaritans have no dealings with Jews and Samaritans have no dealings with

each other. John 4:9each other. John 4:91.1. Their religion, though basically Jewish, was Their religion, though basically Jewish, was

mixed with forms of idolatry. 2 Kings 17:32-mixed with forms of idolatry. 2 Kings 17:32-34,4134,41

2.2. Though not regarded as totally heathenistic, Though not regarded as totally heathenistic, they were not considered pure by the Jews.they were not considered pure by the Jews.

3.3. The Samaritan’s help was refused in the The Samaritan’s help was refused in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, furthering the rebuilding of Jerusalem, furthering the embitterment between these two groups. Ezra embitterment between these two groups. Ezra 4:3-44:3-4

Jesus And The Jesus And The SamaritansSamaritans

Good Samaritan. Luke 10:30-37; cf. Good Samaritan. Luke 10:30-37; cf. Luke 17:15-16Luke 17:15-16

Jesus called a Samaritan. John 8:48Jesus called a Samaritan. John 8:48 Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

John 4John 4

Jesus And The Samaritan Jesus And The Samaritan WomanWomanJohn 4John 4

The woman found Jesus a man of kindness. vs. The woman found Jesus a man of kindness. vs. 16-1816-18

She learned that Jesus was a breaker of She learned that Jesus was a breaker of barriers. vs. 7-9barriers. vs. 7-9

Jesus introduced the woman to “living water.” Jesus introduced the woman to “living water.” vs. 10-15vs. 10-15

Jesus knew the hearts of men. vs. 16-19 Jesus knew the hearts of men. vs. 16-19 Jesus introduced the elements of true worship. Jesus introduced the elements of true worship.

vs. 21-24vs. 21-24 The influence of Jesus was felt among the The influence of Jesus was felt among the

Samaritans. vs. 39-42Samaritans. vs. 39-42

Jesus used Jesus used different teaching techniques

Jesus knew how to handle PREJUDICIAL QUESTIONS. John 4John 4 “Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.”

(John 4:9) “How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink

of me, who am a Samaritan woman?” (John 4:9) Jesus did not answer her question.Jesus did not answer her question.

“Art thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his sons, and his cattle?” (John 4:12)

EEffectiveness of Jesus, the Master Teacher

Jesus created a CRAVING FOR WHAT HE OFFERED. John 4:13-14John 4:13-14

Jesus understood that people have to be TAKEN WHERE THEY ARE and LED TO A HIGHER PLANE. John 4:16-18John 4:16-18

Jesus taught her how to worship. Jesus taught her how to worship. John John 4:21-244:21-24

Jesus taught her He was the Messiah. Jesus taught her He was the Messiah. John 4:25-26John 4:25-26

Philip And The Philip And The SamaritansSamaritans

Acts 8 … TransitionActs 8 … Transition Beginning .(Acts 2)Beginning .(Acts 2) Transition. (Acts 8)Transition. (Acts 8) Philip preached the gospel. vs. 4Philip preached the gospel. vs. 4 Samaritans were unlikely prospects. Samaritans were unlikely prospects.

John 4:9John 4:9 Conflict and triumph. Conflict and triumph.

People gave heed. Acts 8:5-6People gave heed. Acts 8:5-6 Persecution furthers the gospel. Acts Persecution furthers the gospel. Acts

8:1,48:1,4

Philip And The Philip And The SamaritansSamaritans

Acts 8 … TransitionActs 8 … Transition Miracles served their purpose in this Miracles served their purpose in this conversion. vs. 6-12conversion. vs. 6-12

Philip and Simon. Acts 8:13Philip and Simon. Acts 8:13 The power of the gospel. Rom. 1:16; The power of the gospel. Rom. 1:16;

Acts 1:8Acts 1:8 Broke the power of Simon over the Broke the power of Simon over the

Samaritans.Samaritans. Brought Simon out of sorcery.Brought Simon out of sorcery.

What It Means To Preach What It Means To Preach ChristChrist

Acts 8:35Acts 8:35 The Sonship of Jesus. cf. Acts 9:20; The Sonship of Jesus. cf. Acts 9:20;

Jesus’ claims. Jesus’ claims. The gospel of Christ. 1 Cor. 1:23 The gospel of Christ. 1 Cor. 1:23

“Christ crucified.”(2:2); Cf.1 Cor. “Christ crucified.”(2:2); Cf.1 Cor. 15:1; cf. Mk. 16:15ff15:1; cf. Mk. 16:15ff

Concerning the kingdom. Acts 8:5,12; Concerning the kingdom. Acts 8:5,12; Acts 28:31; Mt. 16:18-19 Acts 28:31; Mt. 16:18-19

The name of Jesus. Phil. 2:9; Col. The name of Jesus. Phil. 2:9; Col. 3:17; 2 John 93:17; 2 John 9

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Baptism. Acts 8:35-36Baptism. Acts 8:35-36 Beginning with Scripture. Acts 8:35; Beginning with Scripture. Acts 8:35;

Isaiah 53;Isaiah 53;1 Tim. 4:16; Acts 17:2-31 Tim. 4:16; Acts 17:2-3

Beginning where the learner is.Beginning where the learner is.

Three Answers To The Same Three Answers To The Same QuestionQuestion

The Question:The Question: “What Must I Do?” “What Must I Do?”

The Answers:The Answers:A. A. To the jailerTo the jailer, Acts 16:25-31, Acts 16:25-31B. B. To audience in Acts 2To audience in Acts 2, vs. 37-38, vs. 37-38C. C. To Saul of TarsusTo Saul of Tarsus, , Acts 22:3-10, 16; cf. Acts 9:6Acts 22:3-10, 16; cf. Acts 9:6

Why Did The Answers Differ?Why Did The Answers Differ? A. A. The questions were asked by people in different The questions were asked by people in different circumstancescircumstances, Mark 12:34 “not far from the , Mark 12:34 “not far from the

kingdom” Matthew 15:8 “heart is far from me”kingdom” Matthew 15:8 “heart is far from me”

Open your mouth. Acts 8:38; 10:34; Open your mouth. Acts 8:38; 10:34; 15:7, 27; Eph. 6:1915:7, 27; Eph. 6:19

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