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A 15 page research paper that interprets the fourth chapter of John according to the premise that it demonstrates how a sinner's heart can be close to receiving the Gospel. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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in each case, the individuals involved are led toward a full comprehension of the spiritual realm through their contact with the Savior. The first story concerns a Samaritan woman
who is, at first, completely closed to the words of Jesus. At first, the womans reactions stem from her erroneous preconceptions based on a prior history of receiving scorn from
other Jews because of her origin as a Samaritan. However, as Jesus talks, he skillfully leads her toward the truth, opening her heart and inspiring her to the point
that she leaves her water jug (the whole point of coming to the well) and runs to tell others of Jesus presence in this region. The second story concerns
the army officer who asks for Jesus to come to the aid of his dying son. As is pointed out in John, this Gentile is already very close to belief,
as he obviously believes that Jesus has the divine power to effect a cure for his son. However, the mans belief has no yet reached the place where Jesus would
want it because he obviously also believes that Jesus has to be physically present to cure his son and that death is irrevocable. Jesus shows the man his error, and
he leaves convinced that his son is already well. A thorough examination of these two narratives, which are related in the fourth chapter of John, will demonstrate not only the
particulars of these two stories, but will also indicate how these narratives are instructive for the present day Christian. The Samaritan Woman The largest portion of the Samaritan story
is composed of a dialogue between Jesus and a Samaritan woman, which in itself an unusual conversation since it is between a man and a woman, a Jew and a
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