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What does the Bible say about Jesus having to go through Samaria?

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The Bible indicates that Jesus 'must' go through Samaria to fulfill God's purpose in reaching the lost.

In John 4:4, we see that Jesus 'must needs go through Samaria.' This necessity is rooted in God's sovereign plan and purpose to seek and save the lost. Jesus's journey is not merely a geographical choice but a divine appointment to encounter a Samaritan woman in need of grace. This illustrates that Jesus, as the God-man, operates under divine necessity, orchestrated by God's eternal decree. By going to Samaria, Jesus demonstrates that His mission extends beyond the Jews and includes the outcasts and those considered inferior by society, fulfilling the prophetic mandate to reach all nations.
Scripture References: John 4:4

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He Must
Don Fortner · Oct 17, 1999
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