The Verse by Verse Bible Study

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Check out the Website and stay up to date on the release of future FREE courses: www.TheDisciplesWay.com OR FOR KIDS- K-5th go to our FREE interactive through the Bible courses: www.TDWKids.com This is a personal, verse-by-verse walk through the Bible, seeking to teach the whole counsel of God faithfully and clearly. My goal is to slow down, read the text carefully, and let Scripture explain Scripture. Whether you’re new to studying the Bible or have been reading it for years, you’re welcome here. My prayer is that this channel helps you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s Word.

  1. 9 APR

    The Gift of God — John 4:10-26 | Verse by Verse Bible Study | The Gospel of John

    THE PATH OF DISCIPLESHIP Our mission is to provide biblical resources that equip believers for a lifelong walk with Christ. Visit our official website to access our teachings and our Free Discipleship Course (with more modules being added!), designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and strengthen your spiritual foundation. RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT: https://www.thedisciplesway.com Foundational Discipleship: Sign up for our structured, self-paced course at no cost. TDW Kids: Check out our interactive Bible site for kids (K–5th Grade) featuring lessons from Joshua and eventually the whole Bible. www.TDWKids.com For Ministry Updates: Register your email on our homepage for notifications on future courses and events. Visit the Homepage to Begin: 👉 https://www.thedisciplesway.com Support the Mission: If these teachings encourage you, please Subscribe, Like, and Comment. Your engagement helps us reach a wider audience with the Good News. "If you knew the gift of God..." We all spend our lives chasing things we think will satisfy—career, relationships, status—only to find ourselves "thirsty" again. In John 4:10–26, Jesus has a radical conversation with a Samaritan woman about a different kind of water: Living Water. In this verse-by-verse teaching, Clark Smith explores the depth of Jesus’ promise and explains: What is the "Gift of God"? Why Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as "Living Water." The Role of the Helper: How the Holy Spirit sanctifies, empowers, and guides the believer. Indwelling vs. Empowering: Understanding the 3 Greek words for the Spirit’s work (In, Alongside, and Upon). The "Squirm": Why we try to change the subject when God gets close to our hearts—and how Jesus calls us higher. Total Satisfaction: Why nothing in this world can satisfy the thirst that only Christ can quench. Scripture References used in this study: John 4:10–26 John 14:15–18 (The Promise of the Helper) 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (The Temple of the Holy Spirit) John 7:37–39 (Rivers of Living Water) If you feel like you're running on empty, this study is a reminder that God doesn't just want to give you a "sip" of His grace—He wants to place a fountain within you that never runs dry.

    37 min
  2. 5 APR

    When God's Plan Makes No Sense — John 4:1-9| Verse by Verse Bible Study | The Gospel of John

    THE PATH OF DISCIPLESHIP  Our mission is to provide biblical resources that equip believers for a lifelong walk with Christ. We invite you to visit our official website to access our teachings, Free Discipleship Course that will be continuiously be added, designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and strengthen your spiritual foundation. RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT  https://www.thedisciplesway.com •Foundational Discipleship: Sign up for our structured, self-paced course at no cost. •Teaching Archive: Explore our full library of biblical expositions and topical studies. •Ministry Updates: Register your email on our homepage to receive notifications regarding future courses, digital resources, and upcoming events. Visit the Homepage to Begin: 👉  https://www.thedisciplesway.com We Need Your Support: If these teachings have been a source of encouragement or edification, we invite you to: Subscribe to the channel, like the video, and comment to help in reaching a wider audience and sharing the good news. ---------------------------------------------- What do you do when God leads you somewhere that doesn’t make sense? In John 4:1–9, Jesus leaves a successful, growing ministry and goes straight into a place most people avoided—Samaria. It looked like the wrong move. It looked unproductive. It looked unnecessary. But it was exactly the will of God. In this verse-by-verse teaching, we walk through: Why Jesus had to go through Samaria How God’s leading often goes against logic and culture The importance of learning to recognize God’s voice and His peace Why obedience matters more than what looks fruitful on the outside How Jesus intentionally reaches the isolated and rejected Isaiah 55 reminds us: God’s ways are higher—and they won’t always make sense to us. If you’ve ever felt confused by where God is leading you, this passage will challenge and encourage you to trust Him anyway. Because sometimes the place that looks empty… is exactly where God wants to move.

    28 min

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Check out the Website and stay up to date on the release of future FREE courses: www.TheDisciplesWay.com OR FOR KIDS- K-5th go to our FREE interactive through the Bible courses: www.TDWKids.com This is a personal, verse-by-verse walk through the Bible, seeking to teach the whole counsel of God faithfully and clearly. My goal is to slow down, read the text carefully, and let Scripture explain Scripture. Whether you’re new to studying the Bible or have been reading it for years, you’re welcome here. My prayer is that this channel helps you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s Word.