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 “I AM” [He / Salvation] 

John 4:1-26_ 

 
Jesus made some amazing claims about himself – and often to the most unexpected people! In John 4 Jesus reveals himself as the source of eternal life to a woman no one else would talk to... 

 
[Read John 4:1-26] 
 

 

The Jewish people of Jesus’ day despised the Samaritans (and the Samaritans returned the favour!). Trying to think from that cultural background, how would you feel upon hearing that Jesus decided to go through Samaria rather than taking the longer, but more acceptable, way around the territory? 

 

 

What barriers is Jesus willing to overcome in order to have a conversation with the Samaritan woman? 

 

 

What barriers hinder Christians today from engaging others in conversation about Jesus? 

 

 

In verses 10 and 13-14, what does Jesus mean when he offers her “living water”? 

 

 

In verses 11-12 and 15, what does the woman think Jesus means? 

 

Why does Jesus bring up the woman’s past marriages and present adulterous relationship (verses 16-18)? 

 

 

Why do you think the woman makes the comments she does in verses 19-20? 

 

 

How does Jesus respond in verses 21-24? 

 

 

What does it mean to worship God “in spirit and in truth” (verses 23-24)? 

 

 

In verses 25 and 26 Jesus clearly claims to be the ‘Messiah’, the deliverer God had promised to send. Imagine the look on the woman’s face when she hears his words. 
Do you think she is surprised or skeptical, and why? 

 

 

 

What does Jesus’ offer of “living water” mean in your life and spiritual experience? 

 

 

 

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