Jesus & the Woman of Samaria

October 12, 2024

John 4:1–42 · Only Jesus satisfies. No one is beyond His reach.

Big Idea: Everyone is beyond the need to earn grace—and no one is beyond the reach of grace.

Scripture

Read: John 4:1–42

“He had to go through Samaria.” (v.4) Jesus crosses ethnic, social, and moral barriers to seek the lost.
A weary Savior at a well. At noon, a Samaritan woman comes alone; Jesus asks her for a drink (v.6–9) and offers living water (v.10).
Sand vs. water. Earthly wells keep us thirsty; the water Jesus gives becomes a spring “welling up to eternal life” (v.13–14).
Truth with grace. “Go, call your husband…” Jesus names her story (five husbands; living with a sixth) yet moves her toward healing, not shame (v.16–18).
True worship. The Father seeks worshipers who worship “in spirit and truth” (v.23–24)—not a place, but a Person.
Clear revelation. “I who speak to you am he.” Jesus openly identifies Himself as the Messiah (v.26).
From outcast to evangelist. She leaves her jar, runs to town, and says, “Come, see…” Many believe because of her testimony, then because of His word (v.28–42).

Jesus pursues you. He “had to” go where others wouldn’t. He still does.
Only Jesus satisfies. Career, romance, approval, religion—sand for a thirsty soul. Christ is the fountain.
Grace tells the truth. Jesus exposes sin to heal it. Conviction is an invitation, not a condemnation.
Ordinary witnesses change cities. She didn’t wait for a degree—she met the Messiah and invited others.

Ask & drink: Pray, “Jesus, give me Your living water. Satisfy my soul in You.” (v.10, 14)
Bring it into the light: Confess one specific sin to Jesus and a trusted believer; receive His grace.
Leave the jar: Identify one lesser “well” you’ll lay down this week (habit, pattern, idol).
Say ‘Come and see’: Share your story with one person; invite them to church or to read John with you.