Dr. Sproul investigates Jesus meeting with a Samaritan woman at noontime coming to get water in the heat of the day. After Jesus confronted her about her sin, she attempted a diversion with a controversial question (which people often do, by the way) about where they should worship. Its likely Sycar had its own wells. John 4:25-29, Denomination: What resources should I look into to dive deeper? You came a little closer, and you asked those questions for yourself. They shared a common history. nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father. Woman. She was the woman people whispered about as she passed down the street. The Samaritan woman thought Jesus was talking about flowing water (river or stream). And I dont either! Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty (John 6:35, NLT). Water is necessary for LIFE; so is salvation. The Samaritan woman scheduled her day to avoid her deepest pains. But it did not work out this way. Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The sixth hour was noon. Baptist. Today, we will listen in to the conversation Jesus has with the woman at the You have sinned. The first surprise is that the conversation happens at all. So where do you get that living water? And why I believe God invested John 4 over The Living Well. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. He went through through Samaria to demonstrate that He is the Savior of the world (v. 42). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Are you struggling with a lack of libido? But not a marriage proposal. Plan Thank you for being a vessel! Learn Religions. THIS blog post talks all about giving up finding myself and looking to Christ. Verse 9 elaborates on this some: it calls her again: the Samaritan woman, and then she even says: How is it that you ask me for a drink since I am a Samaritan woman. For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. The woman herself even thought it was extraordinary that Jesus would speak with her! And he had to pass through Samaria. Picture # 4 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. We are living in this time. That chair is not going to do anything for me until I go over and sit on it, and actually put my weight on it. John 4:1-45 (ID: 2968) John 4 introduces us to a Samaritan woman with a questionable past, socially isolated and morally confused. When you turn away from your sins, and turn back to God, that is called repentance. You must repent of your sins and turn back to God in order to have a real relationship with Him. There is no running from Him no matter how hard you try. When he has come, he will declare to us all things. If He cared about them, you can know He cares about you. Its also the same word for husband, and thats where this conversation is going. YES!! Log in. It should be obvious: Hes not talking about water. read more. Some may say, well, He didnt want her to be saved without her husband, He wanted them both to be saved together. He wouldnt have brought this up right here unless it was extremely important. Sin and rough living can take a great toll on your countenance. WHERE IS YOUR BUCKET He said that at that moment: I saw with the eyes of my soul Jesus as my righteousness. W. A. Criswell Sermon Library | The Woman at the Well Perhaps her public shame caused her to be isolated from other women. 6. Jesus said that to this woman because He knew that she could never have eternal life until she faced up to her sin against God. To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. What I know is no earthly longing, no amount of chasing or looking for the best thing. At first, the Samaritan woman did not fully understand Jesus' meaning. vs 15 Like Nic, she still is thinking physical. Letting the longing be the reminder to go and get filled! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gods grace is amazing! This message is for you today: God does love you; He does care about YOU just like He did this outcast woman. And many more believed because of his word.. So beautifully explained. Water is necessary for LIFE; so is salvation. Back when Jacob first met Rachel the Jews and Samaritans were one people. I. Here is a man who fully knows her and will never mistreat her. He knew about God, and about Jesus, but he could find no comfort for his soul. Went back into town with something else. Receiving is hard. John says. Why? Now it is midnight on new years eve and I am the only one awake .This was beautifully written and I loved it. but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him Then I would be happy. We will go on a search for what does!. Required fields are marked *. They said, we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.. We are not designed to fill from an empty cup, for when we run dry, we reach for an easy and often temporary source of comfort. Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God's healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached. But he said: As the money became more and more, happiness became less and less. Sure, it was noon. Listening to a sermon online from my local Church and found your stories. We should not be out looking for people like us to invite to church whom we think will fit into our little club. The testimony of every single one of us who has come to Christ is that we are saved only by the grace of God, and if you think that there is anyone who is not good enough to be invited, or to be saved, or be a part of this church, that just shows that you may not really understand the grace of your salvation at all. John 4:1-17. Youre designed to crave. But youll never truly be at one with others until you are one in Christ. That evangelist did not do what Jesus did: he did not confront the people he was preaching to with the problem of their sins. This spoke to me! Sure, he was hot and thirsty. She didnt just gaze over the surface, but she inquired, and she was open to change. "The Woman at the Well Bible Story Study Guide." 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. 3) and the Samaritan woman: Nicodemus is an example of the truth that no one can rise so high as to be ABOVE the need for salvation. Designed inside of us to keep us running back to the one who can fill us. He approached her for a drink on His way to Galilee - Jn 4:3-8 She was amazed that He, a Jew, would speak to her, a Samaritan woman - Jn 4:9 -- Jesus used the opportunity to tell her about "living water" - Jn 4:10-14 Arent you grateful that our God is not like that! He got right to the point. The Samaritan Woman at the Well (An Expository Sermon) 2/27/2005 Print Download PDF More sermons from Dean Sam Candler Worship Schedule A sermon by the Very Reverend Sam Candler Atlanta, Georgia The Third Sunday of Lent John 4:3-42 In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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