Thematic Bible: Modern Samaria


Thematic Bible



But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' read more.
Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?"

and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"



Many of the Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me all that I ever did." So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. read more.
They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man is indeed the Savior of the world."

The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. So there was much joy in that city.




And he sent messengers on ahead, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; Verse ConceptsPeople Going BeforeA Place Prepared

he left Judea and departed again to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria.

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.


The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (who is called Christ). "When he comes, he will tell us all things." Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeThe Fact Of His Coming


And he sent messengers on ahead, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; but the people did not receive him, because his face was set for Jerusalem.


Many of the Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me all that I ever did." So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. read more.
They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man is indeed the Savior of the world."

Now there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, and they all, from the least to the greatest, gave attention to him, saying, "This man is what is called the Great Power of God." And they gave heed to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic.

So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. Verse ConceptsDuring One Night

Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." Verse ConceptsSamaritansWorship, Places OfAncestorsHow To Worship God

Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his cattle?" Verse ConceptsGreatness Of ChristAncestorsPeople Giving Other Thingspoop

The Jews answered him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?" Verse ConceptsAccused Of Being DemonisedDemonic Influence


So he came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Verse ConceptsTownPeople Giving Other Thingshumor





Saul was consenting to his death. And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Verse ConceptsFugitivesChristiansdispersion, theJerusalem, Significance OfSamaritansChurch, Description OfChurch, Examples OfThe Church ScatteredAssentingApproval To KillThe Apostles In Action