Next Level 6.06.21

We Are First Church - Our Mission

Discuss

Without looking it up, who can repeat the First Church mission statement? (Have someone say it.)

What are some things that people pursue in this life in order to find satisfaction? Do any of these things really bring satisfaction? Why or why not?

Study

John 4:4-26, 39-42
John tells his readers that Jesus “had to pass through Samaria.” Did Jesus really have to go through Samaria? Why would most Jews avoid traveling through Samaria? Did Jews and Samaritans have a good relationship with one another? (Verse 9)

What is significant about the fact that this woman was drawing water from the well at the sixth hour?

In verse 10, what does Jesus reveal about himself, and what does he offer to the woman? Does she fully understand what Jesus is offering to her?

At the end of this conversation, Jesus makes an amazing statement about himself. What does Jesus reveal about himself to this woman? (Verses 25-26)

What’s Next

Chad said, “The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you’ll start to look and act like Him.” What do you do to spend time with Jesus?

What does it look like to have a heart for those who are far from God?

Jesus basically told the woman that she didn’t have to hide anymore. What are some ways that we try to hide our sin from God and others?

How can your group Unleash love this summer?

Prayer

Father, thank you for unleashing your love on us, help us to unleash your love on the world around us!

The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am he.”

–John 4:25-26 | NIV84