The Samaritan Woman: Far from God
March 27, 2022John 4
Introduction
John’s gospel records meetings and conversations that Jesus had with a variety of people. Today we read about an encounter that Jesus had with a Samaritan woman. This woman’s life was less than perfect. She had a troubled life with plenty of setbacks. In typical Jesus fashion, he speaks hope into her life and offers her living water.
Fast forward to 2022. People still seek something to satisfy the inner longing in life. Some chase money, beauty, power, sex, knowledge, travel – all in an effort to fill this inner longing. Ultimately the only one that fills our deepest thirst in life is Jesus. A relationship with Jesus is life giving.
Note the following aspects of this scripture:
A radical decision
An unusual conversation
A life derailed by bad decisions
An offer of living water