JESUS AND THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

"The Samaritans were descendants of colonists whom the Assyrian kings planted in Palestine after the fall of the Northern Kingdom in 721 B.C. They were despised by the Jews because of their mixed Gentile blood and their different worship, which centered at Mount Gerizim (John 4: 20-22)."

Commentary from The Ryrie Study Bible

 

  1. Consider the implication of the statement in verse 4, "He must needs go through Samaria." Then read verses 4 – 42 and list three (3) reasons for this powerful statement.

    2. (a)

    (b)

    (c)

  2. Which of the following words portray the attitude of the Jews concerning the Samaritans?

    3. (circle your answers)

    Someone to go out to dinner with.

    Unclean

    Dogs

    Friends

    Half-breeds

    Gentiles

    "Really Good Folks"

  3. What was the significance of Jacob’s well?

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  4. Do you think Jesus was "provoking" a response when He asked for a drink of water?

    5. YES NO

    Give the reason for your answer.

     

     

     

     

  5. What were the argumentative statements which the Samaritan woman spat out at Jesus?

    6.  

  6. What was Jesus’ response?

 

 

7. What convinced the women that He was the Christ?

 

v.29 "Come see a man , which _______ me ______ ________ which ever ___ ______; is not this the ___________?"

 

8. How did her testimony impact the city? (vs 39-42)

 

"This passage contains one of the greatest examples for soul-winners in the entire Bible. Note a few of it’s practical points.

from Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible

 

 

Put This In Your Heart

Never underestimate your personal witness. It is, after all, His Holy Spirit in you who makes your words effective. When a hungry soul meets someone with THE BREAD all debate ends.