Living Water and True Worship

Summary

• In John 4, Jesus engaged in a spontaneous conversation with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.
• Despite cultural and social barriers, He spoke to her about the living water that led to eternal life. As the conversation deepened, Jesus revealed His knowledge of her life and offered her hope.
• This encounter shifted to a discussion about worship, where Jesus explained that true worshippers would worship the Father in spirit and in truth.
• The woman was amazed at Jesus’ spiritual discernment, and she rushed back to share her encounter with her community, leading many to believe in Jesus.

Reflect

1. What is the "living water" that Jesus offered to give? How does it contrast with the water the woman was drawing from the well?

2. Reflect on your own life. Are there areas where you seek for temporal fulfilment instead of seeking the eternal satisfaction that Jesus offers? How can you turn to Him for the "living water"? What must you do today?

Watch

Videos used with permission by Michael Hoff

In this video, Jesus deliberately entered a setting filled with cultural and societal tension to offer grace and truth. He used ordinary circumstances, like asking for water, to reveal profound spiritual truths. The narrative also echoes various events from the Old Testament, where significant moments often occurred at wells.

Reflect

3. Jesus shows us in this passage that we can take ordinary encounters as opportunities to share God’s love with others. Will you pray for an opportunity to share the Gospel with someone this coming week?

Closing Prayer

Ask God to help you worship Him in spirit and in truth. Ask for the living water to quench your thirst. Pray for opportunities to use ordinary encounters for His extraordinary purposes.

Additional Resources

Water of Life
The water of life theme begins in the garden and continues through the biblical story, ultimately reaching its climax in Jesus. Watch to learn more.