Sermon Summary
Come and See the Signs (Part 1) Gospel of John - Living Water
Have you ever wondered what happens when divine purpose meets human brokenness? In John 4, Pastor David takes us on a remarkable journey through Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Breaking cultural barriers and social norms, Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria for a divine appointment that would transform not just one life, but an entire community. Through this powerful narrative, Pastor David illuminates how Jesus offers living water - not just physical refreshment, but eternal spiritual satisfaction - to a woman trapped in a cycle of broken relationships and empty wells. The sermon masterfully weaves together historical context, personal application, and spiritual truth, showing how Jesus meets us in our thirst for meaning and purpose. With compelling urgency, Pastor David challenges us to examine our own "wells" - those temporary satisfactions we repeatedly return to - and instead embrace Christ as the source of living water. His message culminates in a powerful call: our personal encounter with Jesus should lead to transformation, and that transformation should propel us into mission, just as it did for the Samaritan woman who left her water jar behind to share her testimony with others.
Sermon Questions
Week 4: Come and See the Signs (Part 1) Gospel of John - Living Water - 1/25/26
In John 4, Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria despite cultural tensions. What does this decision reveal about Jesus's character and mission, and how does it challenge our own approach to crossing cultural or social boundaries?
What groups or types of people do you tend to avoid, and how might Jesus be calling you to intentionally cross those boundaries?
How does Jesus's conversation about 'living water' with the Samaritan woman demonstrate His ability to move from physical needs to spiritual truth?
What physical or emotional needs in your life might God be using to draw you into a deeper spiritual conversation with Him?
The sermon mentions various 'wells' we return to repeatedly seeking fulfillment (social media, overwork, relationships). What are some common wells people frequent today, and why do they ultimately leave us unsatisfied?
What specific 'wells' do you find yourself returning to when feeling empty or unfulfilled?
The Samaritan woman progresses from seeing Jesus as just a Jew, to a prophet, and finally to the Messiah. How does this progression mirror many people's journey to faith today?
How has your own understanding and relationship with Jesus evolved over time?
The sermon concludes with 'Encounter leads to transformation, and transformation leads to mission.' How do we see this pattern play out in the Samaritan woman's story, and what does this mean for believers today?
How has your encounter with Jesus transformed you, and in what ways are you sharing that transformation with others?