Date:
Speaker: Simon Judah
READ John 4v7-26
Simon shared from a very interesting encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well in the heat of the day. It was an encounter when we see Jesus cut across social prejudices. He begins by asking for a cup of water and ends up telling the woman that he can quench and refresh her soul. The woman was thinking about physical thirst, whilst Jesus offered to
satisfy her spiritual thirst. This deep thirst was quenched, and from that point it overflowed to her whole village.
DISCUSSION (A selection to choose from!)
- Try and summarize this story in one sentence
- What stands out for you? What thoughts or questions do you have
- What social and religious prejudices did Jesus challenge? In what ways have you sought to overcome social, religious barriers or prejudices around you?
- In what ways have you experienced Jesus refreshing your soul? How does that affect the people “in your village”?
- Why do you think it took 12 disciples to go and get food?
- How did the the Samaritan woman know Jesus was a Jew?
- Do the Samaritans worship the same God? What are the reasons for your answer?