CHRISTIAN ETHOS IN ACTION – , “If you knew the gift of God” – John 4:10

CHRISTIAN ETHOS IN ACTION – “Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, “Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” (John 4:10)

The phrase “if you”, as it applies to you (and me) as a disciple of Jesus, appears one hundred twenty-four times in the English Standard Version (ESV) of the New Testament.

First, we will be confronted with various situations and circumstances from the Bible and, we will discover how we are to respond in these examples. Secondly, I have personalized (rephrased) our study verses for you to memorize. By this, we can bring the Gospel to life as we go and defeat sin along our way.

Today we, as Christians, are confronted with questions about how we should deal with matters such as sexism, racism, biases, misconceptions, salvation, and the gift of God.

Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, “Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” (John 4:10)

IN CONTEXT

“A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” (John 4:7-10)

REPHRASED and personalized to memorize:

Jesus answered and said to me, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, “Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Me, and I would have given you living water.” (John 4:10)

Sometimes, because of gender, race or social biases, our attitude can be so severely tainted with preconceptions and misconceptions that we are unable or unwilling to accurately judge or value the circumstances that are presented. As a result, we are apt to forfeit opportunities that could have a profound, positive and eternal impact on our lives – all because we are unwilling or unable to see the Truth. (Click here to read the entire account of Jesus and the Woman of Samaria)

 Do not make your judgments based solely on what you think you are seeing or hearing – base your judgments by the Word of God and by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

 “Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! Romans 11:33

Your Brother and Friend,

Mike Young

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