1. The Life of Christ Lesson 5 – From Judea to Galilee
Retiring to Galilee – Matthew 4:12, 17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:19-20; Luke 4:14-15; John 4:1-54
Preaching in Capernaum – Matthew 4:13-16, 18-25; 8:14- 17; Mark 1:16-39; Luke 4:31-44; 5:1-11

2. What prompted John’s imprisonment?
Luke 3:19-20
John’s Imprisonment
What prompted John’s imprisonment?
(Mark 6:17-18; NASB; ESV)

3. John’s Imprisonment Where did Jesus go and what was His message?
Mark 1:14-15
John’s Imprisonment
Where did Jesus go and what was His message?
Jesus went into Galilee
Jesus preached:
The time is fulfilled – Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10
The Kingdom of God is at hand – Matthew 3:2
Repent - Matthew 3:2; 4:17
Believe in the gospel -
The result? Luke 4:14-15

4. Jesus passes through Samaria
John 4:1-54
Jesus passes through Samaria
What news prompted Jesus to depart for Galilee through Samaria? John 4:1-2
Why would Jesus leave? John 7:1-8
The history of the Samaritans. 2 Kings 17
Jesus’ history with the Samaritans. Luke 9:51ff; 10:33ff; 17:16; John 4:39- 40

5. Jesus comes to Sychar in Samaria
John 4:1-6
Modern city of Askar
Near the field Jacob bought and gave to his son Joseph (Genesis 33:19; 48:22)
Goes to Jacob’s well “wearied from His journey” – the sixth hour
The humanity of Jesus. John 19:28; Matthew 21:18; 8:24; John 11:35

6. A woman of Samaria comes to draw water …
John 4:7-9
What would invariably happen if Jesus sat by the well long enough?
Would this woman have ever initiated the conversation with Jesus? (John 4:9)
Many Jews would not even travel through Samaria so as to avoid social contact.