In John 4:16–26, Jesus demonstrates His divine knowledge of the Samaritan woman’s life by revealing intimate details about her relationships. He tells her, "Go, call your husband and come here," prompting her to reply that she has no husband. Jesus responds by affirming her statement and then reveals that she has had five husbands, and the man she is currently with is not her husband. This profound insight into her personal life astonishes her, as it demonstrates that Jesus has supernatural knowledge.
The woman reacts by recognizing Jesus as a prophet, saying, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.” She then engages in a theological conversation about worship, expressing a desire to understand more. In response, Jesus reveals Himself as the Messiah, the promised Christ, by declaring, “I who speak to you am He.” This is one of the clearest moments in the Gospels where Jesus directly reveals His identity as the Messiah, leading the woman to believe and ultimately to share this encounter with her community.
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