What does "Come, see a man" reveal about the Samaritan woman's excitement? Setting the Scene John 4:29: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” • A Samaritan woman, moments earlier weighed down by shame, now hurries back to Sychar. • She has just encountered Jesus at Jacob’s well, received living water (John 4:14), and had her hidden life laid bare. The Heart Behind “Come, see a man” • Instant overflow: Her first instinct is to share, not to hide. Genuine encounters with the Messiah naturally spill out. • Personal testimony: She centers the invitation on her experience—“who told me everything I ever did.” The specifics make her witness compelling. • Open‐ended humility: “Could this be the Christ?” She does not dictate belief; she invites discovery. Excitement and curiosity blend, drawing others to decide for themselves. Indicators of Genuine Excitement • Urgency—no delay: She leaves her water jar (John 4:28). Earthly concerns are eclipsed by spiritual priority. • Public proclamation: The same townspeople she once avoided now hear her voice ringing through the streets. • Confidence in Christ’s knowledge: Her amazement that Jesus knows her past signals certainty of His divine insight, fueling boldness. • Contagious invitation: “Come, see” echoes Philip’s words to Nathanael (John 1:46). Joy becomes evangelistic momentum. Why This Matters for Us Today • Proof of transformed identity: Encountering Christ replaces shame with mission (2 Corinthians 5:17). • Evangelism powered by experience, not expertise: The woman had no formal training—just a changed heart. • God uses unexpected messengers: A marginalized Samaritan woman becomes the town’s herald, reminding us of 1 Corinthians 1:27. • Invitation beats argument: A simple “come and see” often opens doors better than debates (Psalm 34:8). Supporting Scriptures • John 4:28–30 – context of her witness. • John 1:46 – Philip’s similar invitation. • 2 Kings 7:9 – lepers who discover good news and rush to share it. • Luke 15:4–7 – heaven’s joy over one sinner who repents, matching the ripple effect in Sychar. • Revelation 22:17: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’” – the same gospel impulse echoed to the end of Scripture. |
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