Call Us: 423 661-4734 | Email: requests@comeandreason.com      
Hoe Jesus Die Samaritane Behandel Het En Lesse Vir Vandag

Hoe Jesus Die Samaritane Behandel Het En Lesse Vir Vandag

Die Samaritane is heel waarskynlik die gemengde oorblyfsels van die tien noordelike stamme van Israel en ander groepe wat in 722 vC deur die Assiriërs verower is.

Volgens Wikipedia bestaan ‘n klein groepie Samaritane van minder as ‘n paar duisend vandag nog. Hulle word deur sommige in Israel as Jode beskou; deur ander word hulle as ‘n aparte groep beskou. Hulle het ook verskillende oortuigings as die Jode, waaronder die volgende is:

  • Hulle glo net in die eerste vyf boeke van die Bybel, wat deur Moses geskryf is, en in ‘n ander weergawe van die boek Josua.
  • Hulle glo dat die hoëpriester Eli ‘n swendelaar en valse priester was wat ‘n valse verbondsark gemaak het en ‘n valse aanbiddingsentrum by Silo geskep het om mense te keer om by die ware sentrum in die berg Gerisim te aanbid.
  • Hulle glo dat die messias nog nie gebore is nie.
  • Terwyl hulle glo dat die beloofde messias deur Abraham, Isak en Jakob sou kom, glo hulle nie dat hy deur Juda sou kom nie. In plaas daarvan glo hulle dat hy ‘n afstammeling van Josef sal wees; dit is waarskynlik omdat die Samaritane vermoedelik afstammelinge van Josef se twee seuns, Efraim en Manasse, is.
  • Hulle glo dat wanneer hulle messias, wat hulle die Taheb noem, kom, hy ‘n profeet soos Moses sal wees en vir 40 jaar sal profeteer/lei; dat hy alle ware Israeliete na die Beloofde Land sal terugbring, en dan sal die opstanding plaasvind; dat hy die oorspronklike tent van samekoms sal vind wat deur Moses op die berg Gerisim gebou is en dan sal hy sterf en op daardie berg begrawe word.
  • Hulle onderhou die weeklikse Sabbat vanaf Vrydag sonsondergang tot Saterdag sonsondergang en onderhou al die feesdae wat in Levitikus beskryf word.
  • Hulle het hul eie hoëpriester.
  • Hulle glo dat die berg Gerizim die heiligste plek is.
  • Die belangrikste is dat hierdie groep, soos die Jode, ontken dat Jesus Christus die Messias is.

Die meeste Joodse godsdienstige leiers deur die geskiedenis, insluitend in Christus se tyd, het geglo dat die Samaritaanse godsdiens ‘n valse godsdiens was, ‘n vervalsing van wat God deur Moses en sy profete gegee het.

Hoewel ek met hierdie gevolgtrekking saamstem, is die vraag wat ek vandag wil vra: Hoe het Jesus die Samaritane behandel?

Het Jesus hulle veroordeel omdat hulle vasgevang was in ‘n stelsel van opvattings wat in baie opsigte verkeerd was? Het Jesus geweier om die waarheid aan hulle bekend te maak omdat hulle die Bybel en die instruksies daarin anders verstaan het?

Wat sê Jesus se gelykenis van die barmhartige Samaritaan vir ons oor wat Jesus oor hulle uiteenlopende leerstellings gedink het? In die verhaal was daar die beseerde persoon en die Leviet, Joodse priester en ‘n Samaritaan. Wie was Jesus van plan om voor te hou as die een wat reg was met God? Die Samaritaan – tog sou Hy ook saamgestem het dat die Samaritaan baie verkeerde leerstellige oortuigings gehad het en versuim het om die korrekte godsdienstige instruksies te doen, op die regte manier te offer, tiendes aan die regte organisasie te betaal, ens. Maar hoe kan die Samaritaan reg wees met God terwyl hy aan verkeerde leerstellige opvattings vashou en die verkeerde godsdiensbedrywighede doen?

Omgekeerd, vir die luisterende gehoor, sou die Leviet en priester albei beskou word as diegene wat die regte leerstellige oortuigings hou en betrokke is by die korrekte godsdienstige praktyke – om tiendes aan die regte organisasie te betaal, offerande op die regte plek en op die regte manier te bring, ens. Hoe kan dit wees dat hierdie manne nie reg was met God deur die regte leerstellings te glo en die regte gedrag te doen nie?

Om regverdig te wees

Wel, wat maak ‘n mens reg met God? Die Bybel is duidelik – dit is om wedergebore te word waar vrees en selfsug vervang word met God se wet van liefde, om God lief te hê met jou hele wese en ander soos jouself.

Wat van vandag? Wat is die klem in jou kerkorganisasie op wat ‘n mens in ‘n regte verhouding met God plaas? Is dit om die regte leerstellings te glo; tiende aan die regte organisasie te betaal; om op die regte manier, met die regte woorde, deur die regte gemagtigde persoon gedoop te word; nagmaal op die regte manier te gebruik; op die regte dag kerk toe te gaan; ens.?

Of is die klem daarop om ‘n regte hartshouding te hê en lewens te lei wat ‘n liefde vir God, ander en die waarheid toon en dus ‘n gewilligheid het om tereggewys te word en die ontvouende waarheid te volg soos ons oneindige God van waarheid dit aan ons openbaar? Het die Samaritane nie Jesus en die waarheid wat Hy geopenbaar het, aanvaar deur Hom te vra om langer by hulle te bly nie? (Johannes 4:39-41). Hulle reaksie het getoon dat hulle harte oop was vir die waarheid en verlang het om in die waarheid vooruit te gaan.

Maar die Joodse leiers was verhard teen die waarheid omdat hulle hulle eie leerstellige oortuigings, ortodoksie en praktyke verdedig het. Die Bybel beskryf diegene wat verlore is as die wat nie die waarheid liefhet nie – hulle het hul godsdiens, leerstellings, seremonies en organisasie die meeste lief, daarom weerstaan hulle die bevordering van die waarheid wat hulle sal roep om hul leerstellings, seremonies en praktyke te verander (2 Thessalonisense 2:10).

Diegene wat aan leerstellings en seremonies vashou, verwerp dikwels waarheid wat hulle huidige oortuigings of hulle godsdiensgebruike sal verander – en eindig as vyande van God en hulle medemens onder die dekmantel van goddelikheid. Ons sien dit dwarsdeur die Hervorming toe die “ortodoksie polisie” diegene vervolg het wat Bybelse waarheid bevorder het.

Wat sê Jesus se gesindheid teenoor die Samaritane vir ons oor die dinge waaroor hulle en die Jode baklei het? Toe die Samaritaanse vrou by die put sulke godsdienstige geskille probeer opper het, het Jesus gesê:

Glo my, liewe vrou, die plek waar ‘n mens God aanbid is nie belangrik nie; dit is die toestand van die hart van die aanbidder wat saak maak. Binnekort sal julle die Vader nie op hierdie berg of in Jerusalem aanbid nie. Julle Samaritane aanbid ‘n verwarrende tradisie van rituele wat nie die verstand verlig nie en geen vermoë het om die aanbidder te genees nie; ons aanbid die Skepper God, en ons gedagtes word verlig en genees deur Hom omdat alles wat Hy van ons vra sinvol en redelik is. Die plan om die mensdom te genees van die besmetting van selfsug en sonde word deur die Jode voorsien. Die tyd het nou aangebreek dat alle ware aanbidders die Vader sal aanbid met ‘n intelligente en redelike begrip van wie hy is, en die waarheid oor sy natuur, karakter en metodes sal respekteer, bewonder en liefhê. Hierdie begripvolle aanbidders is die soort wat die Vader soek. God is intelligent en redelik, en sy aanbidders moet Hom intelligent en redelik aanbid en die waarheid van God se metodes en beginsels hoog ag en waardeer (Johannes 4:21-24 REM).

Wat het die Samaritane nodig gehad? Was die reddingsboodskap vir die Samaritane anders as wat die Jode nodig gehad het? Wat van die res van die wêreld?

Daarom het Jesus vir sy dissipels gesê:

Maar julle sal krag ontvang wanneer die Heilige Gees oor julle kom; en julle sal my getuies wees in Jerusalem en in die hele Judea en Samaria en tot aan die eindes van die aarde (Handelinge 1:8 NIV 84).

Die ware evangelieboodskap is presies dieselfde boodskap vir elke mens, hetsy Jood of heiden, swart of wit, vry of slaaf, man of vrou, want ons ly almal aan dieselfde sondesiekte en het almal dieselfde geneesmiddel nodig – Jesus Christus!

As ‘n volgeling van Jesus Christus, kyk verby die oppervlakkige – verby ras, verby nasionale oorsprong, verby denominasie, verby ritueel en seremonie, verby geloofsbelydenis – en sien die werklikheid vir wat dit is. Elke mens wat in die wêreld gebore word, word gebore besmet met die terminale sondetoestand wat van Adam en Eva geërf is (Psalm 51:5), en elke enkele mens het dieselfde genesende Geneesmiddel van Christus nodig. Laat mense weet dat hulle geliefd, gewaardeer en gekoester word en dat daar in Jesus ware genesing vir hulle harte, gedagtes en siele is. Dit is die boodskap wat die wêreld nodig het. Dit is die waarheid wat gedagtes vrymaak. Dit is die waarheid wat harte verenig in die bande van ewige liefde.

Donate online, securely via PayPal using your credit or debit card (no PayPal account needed, unless you want to set up a monthly, recurring payment).


cancel recurring payment

 

Want to use zelle instead?
See how on our
Support and Donations page.

Upcoming Events

calendar

Testimonial Post Slider

Testimony 60

Just watched watched lesson 10 in the 1st quarter 2021 bible study classs on Isaiah. I want to thank you for your intellectual spirituality; it’s not an oxymoron! From the point of view of a teacher I also enjoy seeing how much personal pleasure you clearly take in not just tasting, but feasting on God’s word – it reminds me of Jeremiah not being able to hold it in! It makes me smile that your cup is so full and overflowing that you make it to Tuesday’s lesson (on a good day). It just goes to show the richness of God’s Word.

God bless the Come and Reason Team from our church here in Great Britain.

Andrew H., Great Britain

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 76

Warm greetings from Tanzania! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team at Come And Reason Ministries for the amazing work you do. Your teachings have opened my eyes to deep biblical truths and how to live them out in real life. I started following the ministry back in 2018, and ever since, my walk with God has grown so much stronger. I’ve found freedom from fear-based faith and now live with more peace and trust in Him. I’ve also been sharing what I’ve learned, especially through Bible School discussions. Your lessons are so insightful and well-explained that I try not to miss a single one. May God continue to bless the work you’re doing.
Elisha M., Tanzania, Africa

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 36

Thank you and may God continue to bless you as you share with others the intricacies of how we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made”. I must share that you have opened a whole new world to me, and I have found tremendous healing through what you have shared in two of your books, “Could It Be This Simple?” and “The God Shaped Brain.” I praise God for what you shared, what I have learned, and how I have grown and healed! My prayer is that My Precious Jesus will be seen by others in the way I live, act, talk, etc. and they may be encouraged to know He is truly a GREAT God of LOVE, desiring that no one should perish! God Bless you in your continued endeavors to present Him as He really is!

Joleen H. GA, USA

 

Testimony 59

I’m a native Ghanan, but am currently in France for my master’s degree. Prior to this, during my final years at undergraduate studies in Ghana, I was introduced to your ministry and I’ve been immensely blessed by what you share, especially about the Design and Imposed Laws. God richly bless you for that.

One of the first things I did when I arrived in France was to buy all four of your books. They not only helped me, but those I shared them with. I shared the message with an atheist student and I marveled at how God worked mightily in his life. Today this person shares the Love of God with others and debunks theories of who God is not. I want to share what you present in your “Heavenly Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment” pamphlet, because the message brought rest to my soul and I live today as a healthy person.

God bless you so much and your ministry.

Michael A., Ghana

 

Testimony 35

I am so pleased with the response your message is receiving at my church from the middle-aged to the young adults. I have given out 100 copies of the first two seminars and there are more request every week. One of my [class members] came to me after viewing the series, grateful and impressed with how easy the message was retained. He had been a Seventh-day Adventist in fear all his life, and felt like the scales were removed from his eyes after viewing the seminars. I am so impressed by the change I see in members who have received this message, we are in one accord. However, I am sadden by the negative response of the older people. I am verbally attacked anytime I talk about imposed laws, but I believe my mission is to enlightened everyone I can. I watch your Bible Study Class on YouTube every Friday night and I feel like I am apart of the class. All of you are in one accord and I am so blessed to have found you. I pray that all of you continue to spread this message and I am committed to doing my part.

Clara S., Westfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 28

I have been following your Bible study class for about a year now. I must say I am impressed with how your ministry has grown. I took it upon myself to listen to all your lesson podcasts from the past and they have both enriched me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I have learnt a lot from this class. I have also noticed how the class has grown in spiritual strength. One of the things that benefited me is that now I am not afraid of God. I use to be, but now it has melted away. The second thing is that you helped me to have a real life relationship with God. Now He is my friend that was always there and I love having him with me all the time. Thirdly, because of this class, it inspired me to take over and lead a class. I have called it “Let Us Reason Together,” adapting your inquisitive style and creating a class of free thinkers.

T. Banda, Malawi, Africa

 

Testimony 4

I’m a youth leader in South Africa. We as a youth group are currently using a lot of the material on the Come and Reason site. Since we’ve started using the material, our youth group has grown.

R. V. N., South Africa

 

Testimony 15

I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

Testimony 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

Chris P., Lake Mary, FL, USA

 

Testimony 75

Thank you so much for everything you do! Because of all these truths, I’m excited to be with Jesus! I always pray everyday, “COME TODAY, JESUS.” Before finding C&R, I was always praying for delays, “NOT TODAY OH GOD. I AM NOT READY.” I just need to share more, talk more bout this truth, so everybody will be excited for Jesus.

J C Shin

Testimony 52

Your unique way in spreading the truth is what we all need today. Most of us don’t recognize the contamination coming from all the lies and selfishness in the world. Because of our fear of death, we forgot how to live. Lies left and right. I was losing hope and faith, because of so many ideas that are always contradicting each other – so many questions answered by other, more complicated, questions – until I found your channel on YouTube.

You did not just give me answers, you also taught me how to answer new questions that arise in my mind. Now I see things differently. I see God’s mercy, grace, and Love everywhere, in spite of all the chaos that we all have done as humans. I don’t fear death anymore. Accepting the Truth and Love about God is truly a genuine Freedom from all the confusions, sufferings, selfishness, pain, and death.

I just wanted to say, thank you, sooooo much for revealing the real Remedy for our infected life. I have a new hope and now see the world in a different perspective!

Wheinny P., University Place, WA, USA

 

Testimony 34

I was introduced to Come and Reason Ministries by accident, via a passing comment made in a bible study class we were visiting. I checked this website out and my life was changed. The understanding of the truth of God’s character, and how we apply it, is so right. The tricky part is consistently applying which “lens” to look through. As I began to understand, I started sharing the basics of this understanding with a discussion group I was leading and, suddenly, a lot of things started to make sense that never used to. At the same time, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity. I was able to conduct a full bible study at WORK! What an amazing experience! It is such a joy to share the truth about God and to share how it all fits in the war between God and Satan. So many people benefit when we have a correct understanding about how God works and who He really is! Thank you for this transformational understanding. Keep up the good work! God Bless you!

Tony P., CA, USA

 

Testimony 19

I truly believe that to know who God really is the first step to understand ourselves in a balanced and kind way, so the healing can take place. Your approach really makes sense – Thank you for your ministry!

A.M., Pittsburg, PA, USA