This Week: Oct. 13 - Oct. 21
The Gift of Living Water
In this week’s sermon, we explored John 4:5-26, the story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Through this conversation, Jesus offers her “living water,” symbolizing the eternal life and spiritual renewal available through Him. The sermon highlighted the power of this divine encounter, reminding us that no matter our past or current struggles, Jesus offers acceptance, forgiveness, and a new beginning.
Table of Contents
Key Points:
1. Jesus Crosses Boundaries: Jesus broke cultural norms by speaking to the Samaritan woman, showing that His message transcends barriers.
“If you knew the gift of God... He would have given you living water.” (John 4:10)
2. Living Water for All: Just as Jesus offered the woman living water, He offers us spiritual nourishment, fulfilling the deepest thirst of our souls.
“Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again.” (John 4:14)
3. A Life Transformed: The Samaritan woman, after encountering Jesus, leaves transformed and shares her experience with her community. We are called to do the same—share the living water with others.
“I am He, the one who is speaking to you.” (John 4:26)
“If you knew the gift of God... He would have given you living water.” (John 4:10)
2. Living Water for All: Just as Jesus offered the woman living water, He offers us spiritual nourishment, fulfilling the deepest thirst of our souls.
“Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again.” (John 4:14)
3. A Life Transformed: The Samaritan woman, after encountering Jesus, leaves transformed and shares her experience with her community. We are called to do the same—share the living water with others.
“I am He, the one who is speaking to you.” (John 4:26)
5-Day Devotional
Day 1: The Thirst for More
Scripture Reference: John 4:13-14
Consider what areas in your life feel empty or dry. How is God calling you to drink from the living water He offers?
Action Step: Take time in prayer today, asking God to quench your spiritual thirst.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, help me to turn to You to satisfy the deepest longings of my heart.
Consider what areas in your life feel empty or dry. How is God calling you to drink from the living water He offers?
Action Step: Take time in prayer today, asking God to quench your spiritual thirst.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, help me to turn to You to satisfy the deepest longings of my heart.
Day 2: Breaking Barriers
Scripture Reference: John 4:9
Jesus broke social and cultural barriers to offer the Samaritan woman hope. Are there barriers you need to break to share love and grace with someone in your life?
Action Step: Reach out to someone who may feel isolated or marginalized, offering them a word of encouragement.
Prayer Prompt:
Father, help me break through barriers to extend Your love to others.
Jesus broke social and cultural barriers to offer the Samaritan woman hope. Are there barriers you need to break to share love and grace with someone in your life?
Action Step: Reach out to someone who may feel isolated or marginalized, offering them a word of encouragement.
Prayer Prompt:
Father, help me break through barriers to extend Your love to others.
Day 3: Facing Our Truth
Scripture Reference: John 4:16-18
Jesus spoke truth into the woman’s life with compassion. Reflect on how Jesus knows your truth and offers you grace.
Action Step: Journal about an area of your life where you need to accept Christ’s grace and healing.
Prayer Prompt:
Jesus, thank You for knowing my past and offering me forgiveness and a new life.
Jesus spoke truth into the woman’s life with compassion. Reflect on how Jesus knows your truth and offers you grace.
Action Step: Journal about an area of your life where you need to accept Christ’s grace and healing.
Prayer Prompt:
Jesus, thank You for knowing my past and offering me forgiveness and a new life.
Day 4: Worship in Spirit and Truth
Scripture Reference: John 4:23-24
True worship isn’t confined to a place but happens in spirit and truth. How can you make worship part of your daily life?
Action Step: Set aside a few moments today to worship God, focusing on His goodness and truth.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, help me to worship You authentically, in spirit and truth.
True worship isn’t confined to a place but happens in spirit and truth. How can you make worship part of your daily life?
Action Step: Set aside a few moments today to worship God, focusing on His goodness and truth.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, help me to worship You authentically, in spirit and truth.
Day 5: Overflowing with Living Water
Scripture Reference: Romans 15:13
When we receive Christ’s living water, it overflows to others. How can you share God’s love today?
Action Step: Be intentional about offering a kind word or helping hand to someone in need.
Prayer Prompt:
Father, fill me with Your love so that it overflows into the lives of others.
When we receive Christ’s living water, it overflows to others. How can you share God’s love today?
Action Step: Be intentional about offering a kind word or helping hand to someone in need.
Prayer Prompt:
Father, fill me with Your love so that it overflows into the lives of others.
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