Verse 4 states plainly: “Now He had to pass through Samaria” (John 4:4). That short line invites us to explore why this “had to” was …

Oct 29, 2025 · Jesus’ unrelenting obedience to the Father is the reason He traveled through Samaria. John’s Gospel was written to a …

Jesus “had to” pass through Samaria because the Father’s salvific plan, Scripture’s prophetic coherence, and the necessity of cross …

Aug 30, 2022 · Why did Jesus “have to” go through Samaria when the Jews either didn’t go there at all or passed through as quickly …

Jul 8, 2017 · While Jews traditionally avoided Samaria due to deep-seated hatred between Jews and Samaritans, Jesus had a divine …

Feb 4, 2026 · For Jesus to travel through Samaria, He was choosing a route that led Him directly to the hearts of those who needed …

Jul 8, 2025 · But Jesus went to where nobody would go because the Samaritans needed light, and Jesus came to seek and to save …

Despite the hostility Jews felt towards Samaritans, Jesus chose to walk through their land in a time when “Righteous Jews” traveling …

Mar 4, 2019 · Jesus was going from Judea to Galilee (John 4:3). To get from Judea in the south to Galilee in the north, Jesus had to …

Jan 2, 2015 · Jesus took the direct route north from Jerusalem to Galilee through Samaria, in contrast to most Jews who took the …