"The Women at the Well"

Intro: In this passage Jesus describes himself as the “Living Water” The water that quenches a persons deepest thirst and spiritual need. Not by some formula or religious activity but by giving us Himself if we are willing to take Him

On of the main reasons people come into church is to get their spiritual needs answered and met. So there is a call on Pastors to facilitate that. .



In John 4 A needy women found Jesus in an unlikely place

verses 3-9
The political background “Jews hate Samaritans” Goes back to the exile of the Jews, Sargon King of Assyria repopulated the area of Samaria where the northern kingdom of Jews were with foreigners and complicated the ancestry, so they were half breeds. They had such a bad relationship they would not even have a Samaritan serve them.
***Are there people in your life that you feel such hatred or toward that you don’t even want anything from them

Verses 10-15
Jesus tells her who He is.
She did not get the point and she was just looking for her physical needs met. **is that why you are interested in God
verses 16-18 Jesus points out her sin Omnisceince

***What is the sin that Jesus is pointing out in your life?
Unbeliever- what is keeping you from trusting?
Believer- Fine tooth comb Gum and Lice

Verses 19-20 Theological question where should I bring my sacrifice.
Jews would bring a sacrifice to the temple in Jerusalem
Samaritans would bring it to Mt Gerizim- which was the place Abraham offered up Issac and met Melchizadek . They only accepted the first 5 books of the Bible the Pentatuach

** what do I do? Unbeliever Romans 10:9
Believer 1 John 1:9

Verse 21-24 Jesus explains that there is no need for a specific place. God desires worship in Spirit and In truth
Spirit-God gives us His spirit when we believe
Truth- The worship of God through Christ


Verses 25-30 The woman response
** What is your response to God and His word can people see that living water flowing out of your life, or it is a stagnant drip.