John 4:27-42 And on this came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seek you? or, Why talk you with her?… I. HOW MARVELLOUS IN THE EYES OF MEN ARE CHRIST'S DEALINGS WITH SOULS. 1. The feeling of the disciples does not stand alone in the Bible (Luke 15:2; Acts 9:26; Acts 12:16). 2. This feeling is common now. 3. If there was more real faith there would be less surprise at conversions (Matthew 11:25; Mark 6:6). II. HOW ABSORBING IS THE INFLUENCE OF GRACE WHEN IT FIRST COMES INTO A SINNER'S HEART (ver. 28). 1. We see the expulsive power of the grace of the Holy Ghost, driving out old tastes and interests (Matthew 9:9; Mark 1:19; Acts 9:20). 2. This conduct is uncommon in the present day. Why? Because so few really feel their sins and flee to Christ. III. HOW ZEALOUS A TRULY CONVERTED PERSON IS TO DO GOOD TO OTHERS (vers. 28, 29). 1. She employed no abstruse argument in favour of our Lord's claims. 2. Out of the abundance of her heart her mouth spoke — (1) Urgently. (2) Simply. (3) Experimentally. (Bp. Ryle.) Parallel Verses KJV: And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? |
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