In John 4 Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well and has a noteworthy discussion with her. This passage has often been used to depict Jesus as a great liberator of women, or as some would say, "the first feminist." But, is this really what this passage teaches us? We will dig into the history of the Samaritans and their relationship with the Jews to gain insight into the liberation Jesus offers to all people of all the nations. We are also introduced to "living water," and called higher as we learn of Jesus' food: to do the will of the Father.
Teaching Notes
Encounter with a Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1-45) - Lesson Outline (PDF)