The First One Ever is Linda Wilberger Egan’s 1980 folk-ballad hymn about women who recognize and proclaim decisive moments in the Gospel story.
Hymns Based on John 4:28
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 4:28
"So the woman left her water pot, went away into the city, and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything that I have done. Can this be the Christ?” They went out of the city, and were coming to him."
— John 4:28
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Incarnation, Resurrection, Witness, Evangelism. Many worship songs connected to John 4:28 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Incarnation
- Resurrection
- Witness
- Evangelism
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
The First One Ever
Closing Hymn
Woman in the Night
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading John 4:28
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Sermon Discipleship
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Reflection Hymn The First One Ever
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Closing Hymn Woman in the Night
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Woman in the Night is Brian Wren’s hymn about the women whose encounters with Jesus form an essential thread through the Gospel story.