Download Lesson: 6.1.25 Class Notes – John 4v31-54

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The disciples were learning a valuable lesson that would encourage them in the years to come. And this should be our lesson as well. We are not alone in the work of the Lord, and we must never look on any opportunity for witness as wasted time and energy. It takes faith to plow the soil and plant the seed, but God has promised a harvest (Ps. 126:5–6; Gal. 6:9). In a few years, Peter and John would participate in another harvest among the Samaritans (Acts 8:5–25). Those who sow may not see the harvest, but those who reap will see it and give thanks for the faithful labors of the sowers.

The Greek word translated “labor” in John 4:38 is translated “wearied” in John 4:6. Sowing, cultivating, and harvesting are difficult tasks, not only in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual. There is no place in the harvest for lazy people. The work is too difficult, and the laborers are too few. The fields are “ripe unto harvest.” There are plenty of spiritually lost people in our lives to reach. We should have the mindset that NOW is always the time to reap!

Download Lesson: 5.25.25 Class Notes – John 4v1-30

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The only faith that God will accept is that which came through the Jews. The Bible is of Jewish origin, and our Savior was a Jew. The first Christians were Jews. Jesus said, “Salvation is of the Jews.” Only those who have the indwelling Holy Spirit, and who obey the truth, can worship God in spirit and in truth.

Download Lesson: 5.18.25 Class Notes – John 3v22-36

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What a delight it is to receive His Word, meditate on it, and make it part of our very lives. But we must never forget the cost of these blessings. For us to be born into God’s family, Jesus Christ had to die. For us to enter into the loving relationship of salvation, He had to endure the hatred and condemnation of men. He had to be lifted up on the cross so that we might experience forgiveness and eternal life.

May we never take this for granted! “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30).

Download Lesson: 5.11.25 Class Notes – John 3v1-21

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There are many people in our world today who could be a “Nicodemus.” There are people who believe they are morally upright, religious, sincere, and a good person. They believe that if they only do enough good deeds, public service, or attend church enough, or take Holy Communion regularly, that they’ll be right with God when it comes to their deaths. But as we learned today, Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus turns that on its head. Salvation comes through Jesus alone. We must pray to Jesus and as tell Him that we accept Him as our Lord and Savior through seeking forgiveness for our sins and acknowledging Him as the Son of God who came to earth to die for us.

Download Lesson: 5.4.25 Class Notes – John 2v13-25

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In the clearing of the temple, Jesus brought forth God’s standards of what is right and what is wrong. While legalism was denounced by Jesus, holiness was maintained. The issue at hand was not business or profit making as such but the mockery of the entire sacrificial system of the temple and the exploitation of devout men and women by greedy individuals who were capitalizing on religious sentiment.