John 4:1-14
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This is the second of two sermons in our mini-series on What Would Jesus Say. This sermon is ‘To The Unsatisfied?’.
Questions and going deeper resources
Small group questions
CONNECT: Is there anyone on your frontline that needs to hear of the eternal satisfaction of Jesus?
WARM-UP
- Do you think most Australians are satisfied? Why or why not?
- What do you think most people try to make the source of their satisfaction? Does it work?
Read John 4:1-9
- What kind of relationship did the Jews and Samaritans have?
- What was unusual about the time of day that the woman was visiting the well?
- What made Jesus speaking to the woman particularly scandalous? Why was the woman surprised that Jesus would ask her for a drink?
- What did Jesus know about the woman? Is this good news that Jesus knew all of this?
- Do you find it reassuring that Jesus knows everything about you and still loves you?
- Have you ever felt like you were too far from God? How does Jesus’ interaction show that there is no one for whom the Gospel is “off limits”?
Read John 4:10-26
How does this man’s question reveal the condition of his heart? How does Jesus respond?
- In what ways was the woman confused about the water that Jesus offered? What is this ‘living water’?
- What was significant about the well? What was the basis for Jesus’ water being greater?
- How does Jesus really satisfy us so that we will never be thirsty again?
- How can we receive the gift that Jesus offers? In what way can we be refreshed daily by Jesus?
- As you read on further (verses 39-42) what was the fruit of the woman’s trust in Jesus and witness?
- What are the ways in which you can be tempted to be temporarily satisfied? If we make the world the source of our satisfaction why can we not expect God to be the source of our peace?
- Have you ever had a time in which you were really unsatisfied? How does Jesus change this?
- If you have a friend who is unsatisfied in life, how would you explain to them that Jesus is the one who can bring them ultimate satisfaction?
APPLY: In what circumstances can you show that the gift of eternal life has sprung up in you through Jesus?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you that it is through Jesus that you have offered us living water! Please help us to accept this gift and trust in you - that we would only seek for you alone to be the source of our ultimate satisfaction. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Going deeper resources
On Your Frontline This Week: Who are the other Christians on your frontline? Do you pray together for the people and activities on your frontline?
Listen, Watch, and Read:
- AUDIO: A Satisfied Thirst by Rico Time
- AUDIO: The Gift of Life by William Taylor
- AUDIO: What is satisfaction and how do we get it? by Charlie Skrine
Series Resources:
Some helpful resources for our Series:
- Series Overview Published by St Bart’s
- “Freedom to Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy” by Tim Keller
- “Surprised by Joy” by CS Lewis
- “Can I Have Joy in my Life” by RC Sproul
